Overview

Requirements for the Computer Science MSc program offered at Georgia State University include finishing any necessary foundation coursework, taking a one-hour research training course, and completing 24 hours of graduate-level coursework. In addition, students must choose between writing a thesis, completing a project, or taking two additional courses.

The Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University performs research in a number of areas, including bioinformatics, cybersecurity and privacy, mobile systems and the Internet of things, networks and distributed systems, and algorithms, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Organization and Programming
Computer Architecture
Operating Systems
Programming Language Concepts
Compilers
Automata
Data Structures

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

31 SCH

31 semester hours for applicants with a computer science bachelor’s degree.
56 semester hours for those without a computer science bachelor’s degree.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 343 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application.

A baccalaureate degree in computer science, or equivalent. While we welcome capable students with non-computer-science degrees, they may need some foundation courses.

A supplemental application for computer science.

A statement of background and goals.

Three letters of recommendations from individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s potential for graduate work in computer science.

GRE (General) score.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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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Overview

The Department of Computer Science

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Atlanta

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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