Overview

The Computer Science programme at The University of Texas at Arlington provides graduates the latest theoretical and hands-on skills for gaining employment in the ever-growing IT industry, or to prepare for continuation to a Ph.D. programme.

The M.S. degree in computer science is intended to give those who successfully complete it:

An ability to understand fundamental concepts of algorithms, programming languages, data structures, and all core mathematical foundations.

In-depth knowledge of their selected major track (e.g., AI, data analytics, networks and wireless systems, cybersecurity, bioinformatics, and software engineering).

An ability to apply this knowledge to subject areas in order to solve real-life problems such as image processing, text mining, speech recognition, health informatics and bioinformatics, and social network data.

Candidate selection for the M.S. in Computer Science programme is a very a competitive process, considering GPA, performance in computer-related classes, TOEFL or IELTS (for non-English-speaking candidates), GRE, and reputation of the university where you did your undergraduate studies. Relevant recent work experience is considered in cases where educational credentials are dated or not in the computer science field.

Careers

Demand for jobs in the computer and information technology field continues to grow at a record pace, with employment expected to increase by more than 20% annually, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

An M.S. in Computer Science will provide graduates the latest theoretical and practical skills in their selected tracks, such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, and many more as listed under the options below.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering (environments, formal verification, testing)

Multimedia Systems (authoring, compression, collaboration, and communication)

Theory and Algorithms

Bioinformatics

Information and Cybersecurity

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

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Priority deadlines. Applications are accepted after the priority date, submitting your application and required documents will ensure guaranteed consideration

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

30-36 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arlington, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

An undergraduate degree, preferably in an area related to computer science, computer engineering, or software engineering.

An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate coursework.

A 3.2 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate coursework. In particular, performance on Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Software Engineering related courses are emphasized.

Relevance of the student’s degree (background) to the CSE curriculum.

Rigor of the student’s Bachelor’s degree. A three-year degree is not considered rigorous. Note: International applicants with a “3+2” Master’s degree will be evaluated as equivalent to a 4-year Bachelor’s degree.

Reputation of the University/College from which the student has received his/her previous degrees.

A sum of verbal plus quantitative scores of at least 305 on the GRE.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23486 USD / year

≈ 23486 USD / year
Out-of-State

23486 USD / year

≈ 23486 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11044 USD / year

≈ 11044 USD / year

Living costs

Arlington

United States

983 - 1441 USD / month

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

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