Master of Science [M.S] Computer Science
MSc in Computer Science at University of California Los Angeles is a two-year program delivered on-campus on a full-time basis only. Ranked amongst the best in the country, UCLA’s Computer Science program offers students a chance to choose from a broad selection of courses or any combination of courses from the following fields:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computational Systems Biology
- Computer Science Theory
- Computer System Architecture
- Network Systems
- Software Systems
International students planning to study MSc Computer Science at UCLA are must have TOEFL-ibt score of 87 (IELTS equivalent), 4-year UG degree with GPA over 3.0, SOP, and LORs. Along with this, students need to incur annual tuition fees of 32,588 USD and living expenses worth 18,000 USD per year.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 2 | Year 1 |
| Tuition Fees | $11700 | $11700 |
| Health Insurance | $4714 | $4714 |
| International differential fee | $15102 | $15102 |
| Other Fees | NA | $80 |
| Total Fees | $31516 | $31596 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 87 | 120 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 326 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Students have a GPA of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale), and at least a 3.50 in any graduate study.
- Students other than computer science background can get admission to this program if they have completed their study in the field which includes electrical engineering, math, statistics, and physics.
- The submission of GRE scores is not required for this program but may strengthen the application.
Work Experience Eligibility:
- Students having professional experience and as well as having taken courses that are equivalent to prerequisites for upper-division undergraduate coursework, and the upper-division courses themselves.
- Students have professional experience describing their skills and projects in the SOP and submitting LOR that relate their achievements and skills to their potential for success in their degree and career objectives.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.