The MS in Computer Science is a two-track program designed for students with
undergraduate degrees in any field. The 9 course, three-semester MS track is for
students with undergraduate majors in computer science; the 12 course,
four-semester MS track is for students who have a bachelor's degree in another
field who wish to prepare for a PhD or a career in computer science. Student
backgrounds will be evaluated by faculty committee for the appropriate
track.
Important Notes
An email address is required to apply online. You may create a new
application or return to a previously saved application. The
online application cannot be submitted until you have entered all of the
required data and uploaded all of the required attachments .
Please note that you may only apply to one program per academic year.
Upon submission of your application, you will receive an email, which
acknowledges receipt of your application.
An application fee of $75 is required in order for your application to be
processed. Upon submission of your electronic application, you may pay online
with MasterCard, VISA, or Discover. Your application will be processed only
after payment is received.
Please do not email us or mail to us a copy of your uploaded documents
(including transcripts) as doing so will delay the processing of your
application.
A bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) must be obtained prior to
matriculation in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
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An online application;
An application fee;
Transcripts from all universities and colleges attended must be uploaded to
your application; do not mail official transcripts to our office. For more
information, visit Frequently Asked Questions;
Letters of recommendation, submitted electronically. The PhD program requires
three letters of recommendation; the MA requires two letters of recommendation;
the BA/MS program requires one letter of recommendation.
A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé;
A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate
study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program
and your objectives in undertaking this program.
Standardized tests: PhD: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required (On average, PhD
students are in the 85% in verbal and 95% in quantitative.) Master’s: GRE
required. BA/MS: GRE not required. Our GRE institution code is 3092 (please
note: this institution code only applies to GRE scores).
International applicants: Additional requirements for international
applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents), minimum TOEFL, IELTS,
or PTE scores, and important information regarding visas. If you are submitting
TOEFL scores, please note that our TOEFL institution code is 3261.
The Computer Science program at Brandeis provides students with strong
foundations in three fundamental areas: designing and building software,
developing effective ways to solve computing problems, and devising new and
better ways of using computers to address challenges. Graduates are employed in
a wide variety of settings:
Artificial Intelligence
Education Engineering
Financial Institutions
Government
Entrepreneurship Information Technology
Telecommunications
Security
Medical Informatics
Robotics
Entertainment
Software Companies
Technology Manufacturers
Core Areas of Study
Databases
Programming languages
Artificial Intelligence
Data Compression
Human Computer Interaction
Collaborative Technology
Network, Distribute, and Parallel Computing