MS Computer Science at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Take your problem-solving skills a step further by using the theoretical and practical applications of technology to shape the future. The fastest route from idea to application in technology today requires expertise in both abstract and practical thinking. With this graduate program, you’ll gain a well-rounded skillset that can help you lead the way in overcoming challenges and creating new computing innovations.

Faculty: School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science | Duration: 2 years (30 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers two options for the M.S. degree, with thesis and without thesis. The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

Career pathways

UND Computer Science graduates have gone on to careers all over the world in all types of industries, including high-tech, defense, aviation, financial and more. Our graduates are employed by: Apple, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Digi-Key, Fast Enterprises, Goldman Sachs, Google, HGST, Honeywell.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or closely related field. Students holding B.S. degrees in other fields, e.g., physics, mathematics, and engineering, may be admitted to Provisional status until selected undergraduate requirements in computer science have been completed. An overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00. Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog. Applicant holding degrees from non-ABET accredited programs/universities are strongly recommended to submit scores from the General Test of Graduate Record Examination.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,700 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same Source

International applicants: USD 29,401 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder. Three academic or professional references and a statement of goals are required.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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