Overview

The innovative, on-campus Computer Science program of University of Massachusetts Amherst will help you build sought-after skills and knowledge for research or industry.

Concentration in Data Science

For students interested in focusing their master's studies in data science, the college's Center for Data Science has developed a Concentration in Data Science.

Concentration in Security

The Concentration in Security provides students with a strong foundation in the technical aspects of information security with an emphasis on network, data, and software security.

Concentration in Field Experience

The Concentration in Field Experience provides students the opportunity to learn about the process of taking ideas from an academic setting and implementing them in a robust and maintainable fashion.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Formal Language Theory

Logic in Computer Science

Embedded Computing Systems

Theory & Practice Software Engineering

Applied Information Retrieval

Natural Language Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 940 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement

Transcripts - unofficial for the application

2 Letters of Recommendation

TOEFL Scores

For MS applicants only, official GRE Scores

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 24 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.

Available Scholarships

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