Overview

Prepare for One of the Fastest Growing Industries

You’ll benefit from working across disciplines that reflect a real-world need for computer-science solutions and expertise. From building applications to developing large-scale software systems, you’ll gain new skills and experience unique learning opportunities across an array of areas.

With a long history of interdisciplinary learning and research collaboration, the Department of Computer Science at Tufts brings together faculty, students, alumni, staff, and experts from across fields and organizations. You’ll stay on the leading edge of computer science throughout your time in the program because we continually revise and update course content to ensure you remain up-to-date with the most current computer science innovations during your time in the Computer Science program of Tufts University.

Is the Tufts Online MSCS Program Right for You?

The Tufts online MS in Computer Science program provides a foundation in both computer science theory and programming practice. Students are exposed to challenges and research problems that involve creating new kinds of computer software and developing next-level implementation skills in the following areas of computer science:

Algorithms

Models of Computation

Machine Learning

Software Engineering

Programming Languages

Computer Security

Networks and Protocols

Database Systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Machine Learning

Security

Programming Languages

Operating Systems

Database Systems

Algorithms

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-11 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 114 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

An $85 non-refundable application fee is required

GRE scores are no longer required for candidates with an undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution. GRE scores are required for applicants who don’t have a degree from a U.S. institution

Transcripts

Three letters of recommendation are required

A personal statement which details their reasons for wanting to pursue their Master of Science in Computer Science online at Tufts. The personal statement should be limited to five pages (2,500 words)

Résumé

Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores for Non-Native Speakers of English

Tuition Fee

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International

29122 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1765 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

29122 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1765 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

29122 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1765 USD per credit during 24 months.

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

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Available Scholarships

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