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MS Computer Science at University of the District of Columbia

University of the District of Columbia, United States

Programme overview

Practitioner-oriented MS emphasising advanced algorithms, network security, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, image processing, software systems and databases, for domestic and international students and working professionals.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences  |  Department: Computer Science and Information Technology  |  Duration: 30 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours: four CS core courses and six electives (thesis option: four electives plus 6 thesis credits); up to four background courses for those inadequately prepared.

Career pathways

Leadership roles in computer science or doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to graduate admission: bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; admission decided by the graduate committee; non-native English speakers need TOEFL (internet-based minimum 79) unless two college-level English courses were completed at a US institution.

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, for undergraduates, Summer I and Summer II. There is no international admission during the summer and no graduate admission for the summer term.

Graduate application deadlines for US students: Fall March 15, Spring October 15. International students: Fall February 15, Spring September 15.

Applicants who apply by the priority deadline receive a guaranteed seat if admitted, an expedited admission response, full institutional scholarship consideration and an advantage in securing campus housing; later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The application fee is $50 for new, transfer and readmitted undergraduate and graduate applicants, and $50 for F-1 visa applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://www.udc.edu/apply/index

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