Overview

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Computing & Informatics houses research groups actively conducting research on a wide range of topics in Computer Science, including artificial intelligence, algorithms, computer vision and graphics, programming languages, networks, privacy and security, high-performance computing, software engineering, computer algebra.

Key facts:

The department emphasizes both interdisciplinary and applied research and is supported by major federal research grants from the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as well as by private sources.

MS in Computer Science from Drexel University graduates become practicing computational scientists, computer specialists, or software engineers in business, industry or government.

Programme Structure

Features:

Provides an in-depth advanced material, and a range of courses in the research areas of the faculty, including: applied algorithms and data structures, artificial intelligence and intelligent systems, high-performance computing, and networking and security, among others
Prepares students to perform cutting edge research and become practicing computer scientists or software engineers in business, industry or government
Students have the option to pursue a dual degree program combining the MSCS with any other CCI graduate degree program

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-27 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

45 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 933 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application for the online program or on-campus program.
A four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Note: Those without a prior degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Math (plus programming) may have to take additional prerequisites before pursuing advanced computer science courses.
A GPA of 3.0 or higher, in a completed degree program, bachelor’s degree or above.
Official final transcripts from ALL Colleges/Universities attended.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores (Effective Fall 2021 Computer Science applicants and going forward, GRE score submission is recommended for International students and domestic students below a 3.0 GPA but not required).
Effective Fall 2021: One letter of recommendation required, two recommended (academic, professional, or both).
Essay/Statement of Purpose.
Current Resume.

Tuition Fee

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International

64710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1438 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

64710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1438 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

64710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1438 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Philadelphia

1313 - 2284 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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