MS Computer Science at University of Texas at Arlington

Programme overview

The MS in Computer Science provides the theoretical and hands-on skills needed for IT industry employment or preparation for a PhD. The thesis plan is for research-oriented students and builds depth in a specialization or research area.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Computer Science and Engineering | Duration: 30 credit hours (thesis option) | Location: Arlington, TX, United States

What you will study

Foundations (CSE 5311 Design and Analysis of Algorithms plus one foundations course), a 9-hour specialization of three courses with at least one at the 6000 level, 6 hours of breadth coursework outside the specialty area, and a 9-hour thesis component including CSE 5698 Master's Thesis II.

Career pathways

IT industry employment or doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The CSE graduate admission committee bases its decision for MS graduate admission on the following criteria (in no specific order): An undergraduate degree, preferably in an area related to computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering. An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate coursework. A 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate coursework. In particular, performance on Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering related courses are emphasized. Relevance of the student’s degree (background) to the CSE curriculum. Rigor of the student’s Bachelor’s degree. A three-year degree is not considered rigorous. Note: International applicants with a “3+2” Master’s degree will be evaluated as equivalent to a 4-year Bachelor’s degree. Reputation of the University/College from which the student has received his/her previous degrees. A sum of verbal plus quantitative scores of at least 305 on the GRE.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

Master's application priority dates: Fall March 15, Spring August 15, Summer February 15. Some programmes have earlier dates. Apply through ApplyUTA.

International graduate applicants apply through ApplyUTA. English requirements: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 100. Non-U.S. transcripts are evaluated by FCSA for a $90.00 USD processing fee. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uta.edu/admissions/apply

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