Overview

Programme Overview

The MS degree in Computer Science program at the University of Pittsburgh requires 30 credits of formal coursework, including either a thesis or project. The MS Thesis option allows students with an interest in computer science research to complete 24 credits of coursework plus six credits of faculty-supervised research, and concludes with the defense of a written thesis presenting the results of their original research.

The project option allows students to pursue applications of their coursework within the context of a faculty-supervised project; this option requires the completion of 27 credits of coursework plus three credits of work on a faculty-supervised project. In either case, the MS in Computer Science in typically earned over a period of two academic years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Theory of Computation

Algorithm Design

Theory of Computation

Computer Architecture

Compiler Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 407 other Masters in Software Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications for graduate study must be completed and submitted entirely online.

We do not need official transcripts unless you are admitted.

Your application will be available for review by the department once all the evaluator’s letters are submitted and all the transcripts are uploaded.

We do require the GRE general exam although we do not have a minimum score requirement.

Tuition Fee

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International

46060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46060 USD per year during 12 months.
National

46060 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 46060 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

27164 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27164 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Computer Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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