Overview
The knowledge of computer science is a must for undergraduate as well as postgraduate degree students. All the enterprises (institutes, organizations, and companies) should have at least one qualified computer scientist. In this decade, most institutes need to develop by introducing and/or improving computer science in their curricula to suit actual demands. The Computer Science MSc programme offered at University of Peradeniya will give a comprehensive knowledge of recent issues in computer science.
Objectives of the programme
The objective of this programme is to provide advanced and enhanced knowledge of recent issues of information technology. At the completion of this course, the candidates will be able to fit into any computerized enterprise or a research institute.
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Courses include:
- Computer Science
- Theory of Computation
- Computer Architecture
- Programming and Electronics Laboratories
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Programming Techniques
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
60 with research (MSc)
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Informatics & Information Sciences Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 3 other Masters in Informatics & Information Sciences in Sri LankaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must possess a science-based degree (e.g. Physical/Biological/Engineering related degree) or any other degree (where a basic knowledge of Calculus, Number Theory and Algebra has been obtained) with 30 credits in the relevant subject area or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Postgraduate Institute of Science. Graduates, who have no basic knowledge in computer science, are expected to follow fundamentals of computer science (None credit courses). Depending on the courses followed at the degree level and on the recommendation of the advisor a candidate may be exempted from some of the preliminary courses. Eligible applicants will face a selection examination, conducted by the PGIS. Employed candidates who are eligible for admission should produce evidence of leave granted to follow the programme and a letter of release from the Head of the Department/Institution.
Tuition Fee
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International
2757 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2757 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
1378 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1378 USD per year during 12 months.
- National 1 year: LKR275,000
- National 2 years: LKR375,000 ($1,879)
- International 1 year: LKR550,000
- International 2 years: LKR750,000 ($3,759)
Funding
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