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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 520 other Masters in Software Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
42324 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42324 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
24962 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24962 USD per year during 24 months.
Part-time: LOCAL: $1,003 per credit NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL: $1,728 per credit
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Financing
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Funding
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