Computer Science

Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

Develop expertise across three breadth areas: systems and software, theory and security, and artificial intelligence and data science. You’ll choose from a range of electives to tailor your program to your interests.

Master’s core courses:

• Algorithms
• Programming Design Paradigm

Electives in a range of areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer-Human Interface
• Data Science
• Game Design
• Graphics
• Information Security
• Networks
• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Systems
• Theory View full curriculum

Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis.

• Online application and application fee

• PDF or scanned copies of unofficial undergraduate transcripts; you can submit official transcripts from colleges/universities attended at the time of admission

  • The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

• Statement of purpose that should include career goals and expected outcomes and benefits from the program

• Recent professional resumé listing detailed position responsibilities

• Three letters of recommendation

• General GPA minimums: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, 8.0 on a 10.0 scale, or 80 on a 100 scale

• Recommended TOEFL (90 minimum) or IELTS (6.5 minimum) examination scores (international students only)

• GRE Optional

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