Master of Computer Science

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Master of Computer Science
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The program aims to produce well-educated researchers, teachers, and future leaders in Computer Science
  • The program focuses either on all coursework (the student performs no independent research), or involves a project (student conducts independent research overseen by a professor where the level of research effort is commensurate with one typical academic course)
  • The Master’s Degree requires a minimum of 31 graduate-level credits
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2123813 INR
Hostel & Meals544906 INR
Insurance218255 INR
Application fee6225 INR
Mandatory fees277580 INR
International Student Fee 14648 INR
Books and Supplies124362 INR
Total1185976 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • The Department of Computer Science does not require that applicants hold a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. However, applicants are expected to have a strong background in Computer Science
  • A suitable background would include courses in the following core areas:
    • Data Structures
    • Discrete Mathematics
    • Assembly Language and Computer Organization
    • Programming in a procedural language such as C, C#, C++, or Java
  • Applicants are also expected to have taken several (but not necessarily all) courses in specialized areas:
    • Operating Systems
    • Programming Languages
    • Algorithms
    • Compilers
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Computer Networks
    • Automata and Formal Languages
    • Software Engineering
  • A year of college-level Calculus is also required. In general, the experience gained working is not considered equivalent to the successful completion of the courses listed above
ExamsTOEFL: Accepted
A score of at least 90 is preferred
IELTS: Accepted

GRE: Accepted

Additional info
  • There is no minimum GPA required for admission. However, most applicants who are offered admission to the program have a GPA of at least 3.3 (out of 4.0)
  • The grades in Computer Science, mathematics, and related courses are more important than the overall GPA
  • GRE is not required for the 2020-2021 academic year
    • Students may submit scores if feel they enhance their application, but there is no penalty for not submitting them
  • There are no set minimum scores to apply to the Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science
  • It is rare that the university offers admission to an applicant who scored less than 22 on the Speaking section of TOEFL

Documents Required:

  • Transcripts of all academic work
  • Three letters of recommendation
    • Letters of references should be written by faculty at a university previously attended (if applicable)
    • Letters of reference from Computer Science faculty are preferred, but references from employers are welcome
    • References should pay particular attention to academic achievements and evidence of independent, creative problem-solving
  • Applicant’s Statement of Purpose essay
  • GRE Scores (optional for the 2021 applications)
  • Proof of English language proficiency
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