MS Computer Science at University of Rhode Island

Programme overview

The M.S. program features lots of flexibility in course requirements, and is specifically designed to allow you and your advisor to determine the best program of study for your interests.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Department of Computer Science and Statistics | Duration: Full-time: 2-2.5 years; Part-time: varies | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall/Spring | Location: Kingston, RI, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a closely related field. Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field will be considered provided they have completed course work covering the material in CSC 212, CSC411 or CSC412, 440 and MTH 141 plus one MTH course at the 200 level or above or STA course at the 400 level or above. Students may be admitted who have completed only a part of the above course work but they will be required to complete the deficiencies before taking more advanced classes.

Domestic applicants: USD 17,116 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, In state rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme differential charges (en Source

International applicants: USD 33,328 a year (2026-27). Graduate full-time (9-15 credits) annual tuition, Out of state (non-resident) rate for 2026-27, as published for the level band; excludes registration, health services, technology and student services fees, accident/sickness insurance, and programme diffe Source

Graduate programmes have Fall, Spring and Summer start terms; availability varies by programme and academic calendar (14-week or accelerated online).

Graduate applications are submitted through the URI Graduate Application with per-programme Fall, Spring and Summer deadlines listed on the Graduate School application page; applications are not reviewed until all materials and the application fee are submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://web.uri.edu/graduate-school/admission/

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