Master of Computer Science
Applications for Spring 2026 are open! Apply by October 15 to secure your place.
Master of Computer Science
University of Illinois
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
12-36 months
8 courses total, 10-12 hours per week
$19,840-$24,864 USD total cost
Competitively priced with pay-as-you-go tuition
Pathways in computer or data science
Focus on advanced computing or build data science expertise
100% online
Self-paced learning with live course staff office hours for questions and guidance
Advance your career with a master's from a top-5 computer science school.
If you want to launch or advance a successful data science or computer science career, you can learn the most in-demand skills while earning your Master of Computer Science. As a graduate, you’ll be qualified to pursue a variety of roles: scientist, analyst, engineer, leader, and more. In 2024, Fortune ranked University of Illinois as having one of the Best Online Master’s in Data Science Program.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a global leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. The UIUC Siebel School of Computing and Data Science was named a top-5 computer science school in 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. MCS faculty are known for a pioneering legacy, as they have been at the forefront of new industries and technologies.
What’s in this degree program?
申请信息
每年开放三次申请，分别在秋季、春季和夏季开课。
2024 年夏季入学申请信息：
- 申请截止日期：2024 年 2 月 15 日。
成绩途径 ：如果您没有计算机科学先修课程的成绩和成绩单，但至少有 3.2 的 GPA 和四到五年的相关计算机科学经验，可以考虑报读我们的计算机科学基础速成专业。 本系列课程旨在帮助您准备可选的数据结构能力考试，这可以加强您的入学申请。 成绩单上有先修课程的学生仍可优先录取。
有问题？请发送电子邮件至伊利诺伊州监控监团队：[email protected]。
Priority deadline is April 1
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Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
12-36 months
8 courses total, 10-12 hours per week
$19,840-$24,864 USD total cost
Competitively priced with pay-as-you-go tuition
Pathways in computer or data science
Focus on advanced computing or build data science expertise
100% online
Self-paced learning with live course staff office hours for questions and guidance
Accredited degree
Offered by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
12-36 months
8 courses total, 10-12 hours per week
Advance your career with a master's from a top-5 computer science school.
If you want to launch or advance a successful data science or computer science career, you can learn the most in-demand skills while earning your Master of Computer Science. As a graduate, you’ll be qualified to pursue a variety of roles: scientist, analyst, engineer, leader, and more. In 2024, Fortune ranked University of Illinois as having one of the Best Online Master’s in Data Science Program.
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a global leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. The UIUC Siebel School of Computing and Data Science was named a top-5 computer science school in 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. MCS faculty are known for a pioneering legacy, as they have been at the forefront of new industries and technologies.
What’s in this degree program?
申请信息
每年开放三次申请，分别在秋季、春季和夏季开课。
2024 年夏季入学申请信息：
- 申请截止日期：2024 年 2 月 15 日。
成绩途径 ：如果您没有计算机科学先修课程的成绩和成绩单，但至少有 3.2 的 GPA 和四到五年的相关计算机科学经验，可以考虑报读我们的计算机科学基础速成专业。 本系列课程旨在帮助您准备可选的数据结构能力考试，这可以加强您的入学申请。 成绩单上有先修课程的学生仍可优先录取。
有问题？请发送电子邮件至伊利诺伊州监控监团队：[email protected]。
Choose from pathways in computer science or data science
Master of Computer Science (MCS): The MCS degree is for computing professionals who want to build skills in advanced topics in computer science, such as artificial intelligence, database & information systems, parallel computing, graphics, systems & networking, scientific computing, and more. This degree will accelerate your career and help you move into leading a team of engineers.
Master of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS): The MCS-DS degree gives its graduates full programmable control of the instrumentation of big data as well as the full-stack understanding of how to process the data to discover new insights and optimize organizational decision-making. Students in this track earn the same MCS degree, but their curriculum concentrates on data science courses.
Invest in your future with in-demand computer and data science skills
Build expertise and career skills in the most important computer science and data science topics. This degree program includes advanced coursework in artificial intelligence, databases, interactive computing, software engineering, scientific computing, high-performance computing, and more.
Spring 2026 deadline: October 15
Don’t miss your chance to join the cohort!
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这些课程可让您预览相关学位课程计划中的主题、材料和授课教师，以便您确定该主题或大学是否适合您。
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