Overview

Students will learn from internationally renowned leaders in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software design, cyber-physical systems, quantum computing and wireless systems. The Computer Science programme at Syracuse University has two special characteristics: flexibility in its programme structure and emphasis on mathematical content. A candidate for MSCS degree is required to take ten graduate-level courses (30 credits), including four required (core) courses.

Employment Outcomes

Companies that hire our graduates:

2K, Abacus Insights, AccuGPS, ADP, Air Force Research Lab, Algorizin, Alibaba Inc., Amazon, American Express, Amobee, Anheuser-Busch, ANSYS Inc, Apex Systems, AppDynamics, AREL Supply, Autire Technologies

LLC, Bank of America, Bask Health, BAE Systems, Bank of America, BeaconFire Inc, Berkshire Hathaway, Blackhawk Networks, BlackRock, BlueData, Boeing, ByteDance, BW Papersystems, Cadence Design Systems, Capital One, Cerner Corporation, Charles Schwab & Co.

Clarience Technologies, Comcast, Conduent, CongruentX, Copart and Intel, Creative Cyber Management, LLC, DeepTek, Deloitte, Directlink.AI, Dyania Health, Eaton, eBay, Echostar, Ernst & Young, Epoch Times, Equinix, Essex Property Trust, FedEx Services, FEV North America, Inc.

Programme Structure

The four core courses are:

Structured Programming and Formal Methods

Computer Architecture

Principles of Operating Systems

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Master Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 909 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

GRE Verbal score of 150 or better (using New GRE Score System);

GRE Quantitative score of 155 or better (using New GRE Score System);

GRE Analytical (multiple choice) score of 650 or better, or a score of 3.5 or better in the new Analytical Writing;

For international students: TOEFL computer-based score of 223 (Internet-based score 85; paper-based score 563) or better;

Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 or better

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

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In-State

36270 USD / year

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Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

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