Overview

The Computer Science and Engineering program at University of Nevada, Reno prepares students for advanced jobs in industry or for further study and research as part of a Ph.D. program.

Why choose us for your graduate degree in computer science and engineering?

Students in the M.S. program in computer science and engineering gain experience with both hardware and software and learn how to blend technical expertise with creative problem-solving skills to push technological boundaries, create automated solutions to human problems and build better computing systems.

Both the M.S. and the Ph.D. in computer science offer the opportunity to work with faculty who specialize in various areas and prepare you take full advantage of the diverse job opportunities available for computer experts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Operating Systems

Analysis of Algorithms

Cybersecurity and Network Systems

Data and Software Systems

Intelligent and Autonomous Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reno, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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156 _{(quantitative)}

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants to the master’s degree program should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or science and have minimum experience that includes the equivalent of a Computer Science and Engineering minor. Applicants should further meet the following minimum criteria and the materials for admission:

A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0.

A minimum GRE Quantitative score of at least 156.

A minimum TOEFL score of 80 or IELTS score of 6.5 for international applicants.

A one-page personal statement describing research interests and career goals.

Two letters of recommendation.

Admission decisions are competitive and satisfaction of the above thresholds does not guarantee an admission. Exceptions to these criteria may be made for applicants who show exceptional promise.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18632 USD / year

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Out-of-State

18632 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

Free

Living costs

Reno

United States

860 - 1230 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why choose us for your graduate degree in computer science and engineering?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Reno

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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