Overview

Computer Science at Western Washington University prepares students for productive careers in industry, academia, and government. We foster a nourishing environment for teaching, learning, and research in the theory and applications of computing.Students graduating from our program will have the ability to apply computing knowledge and mathematics to real world problems. They will be able to analyze problems and innovate solutions. Students will master the design-implementation-evaluation cycle for computer-based systems, processes, components, or programs to meet desired goals.

In addition, our program grounds students with a solid understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities. In short, we prepare our students to have a profound impact on the future of humanity.

Goals

To educate students in core concepts in computer science

To provide students with in-depth knowledge, skills, and experiences

To focus on the applied aspects of computer science, especially real-world projects that use core concepts and expert knowledge

To engage students in high quality research-oriented projects

To prepare students for PhD programs and/or advanced industry opportunities

Programme Structure

Coursework includes:

Operating System Internals

Automata and Formal Language Theory

Analysis of Algorithms

Design and Implementation of Computer Programming Languages

Graduate Seminar

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-10 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

56 alternative credits

56-57 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bellingham, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 132 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree and who meet the requirements of the Graduate School and who show evidence of superior scholarship are invited to apply for admission to the graduate program in computer science.
GRE General Test.

An applicant with an advanced degree need not submit test scores.

A statement of purpose is recommended.

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Tuition Fee

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International

26574 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26574 USD per year during 24 months.
National

8858 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8858 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

4486 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4486 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Bellingham

1109 - 1684 USD /month

Living costs

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

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