Division: Physical Sciences
Degree Type: M.S 

Program Description

The Masters Program in Computer Science at the University of Chicago gives students a deep foundation in computer science and the skills required for an exciting career in software engineering, finance, trading or analytics. Well-qualified students can earn their degree in one year. Our accelerated 9-course program features five core courses, including programming, databases, networks, systems and algorithms, and electives in advanced programming, mobile technologies and high-performance computing. Motivated students without a deep background in mathematics and programming can "get up to speed" through our intensive bootcamp before taking core courses.

Graduates of our program are highly sought after and find positions with technology companies, software developers, algorithmic trading houses and consulting firms. The University is fertile ground for exciting new start-up companies like Agile Diagnosis, Bump and GrubHub. While studying here, you will learn from classmates who work at Argonne National Labs, Google and IBM. We also encourage you to take part in all that this world class University has to offer... compete for start-up funding in the New Venture Challenge at the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship, take a class at the Booth School of Business, or join a cutting-edge research team at Computation Institute.

To accommodate working professionals, the program may be taken on a full-time or part-time basis and all of our classes are held in the evening at our Hyde Park campus. Students must take a minimum of 9 courses (not including the Immersion Phase) for graduation. Full-time students can complete the program in as little as 9 months and part-time students can complete the program in as little as 15 months. 

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Contact

• Department of Computer Science
• The University of Chicago
• 1100 E. 58th Street
• Ryerson Laboratory, Room 155
• Chicago, IL 60637
• Phone: 773.834.3388
• Admissions Office: questions@cs.uchicago.edu
• Department of Computer Science: http://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/

Application Method

Applications should be initiated through the online application. Paper applications are not accepted.

Deadlines

Deadline for admissions and financial aid: See below

Campus Visits

The Department does not require interviews for applicants, but you are welcome to visit the campus, sit in on classes, and meet with current students. You may contact faculty with questions but there is no expectation that you do so.

Degree Objective

Both an MS and a PhD are possible.

Application Requirements

1. Completed application
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Resume
4. Three recommendation letters
5. Official GRE scores
6. Official TOEFL scores (if required)
7. Official copies of all transcripts
8. Immersion Phase Waiver (required for any quarter except Summer)

Admissions Decisions

Admissions decisions are released in a rolling basis. No decisions will be given by phone or email.  

Program Requirements

The program requires nine courses for graduation, in addition to the Immersion Courses. Students enrolled in this program also will be trained in the fundamentals of computer science including programming languages, data structures, models of theoretical computation, and advanced algorithms. We also offer workshops on current computing issues and tools including Windows NT, Java programming, Web scripting, and similar topics throughout the year.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition for the Masters Program in Computer Science is $4674 per course for the 2011-2012 academic year. The program consists of 9 courses, not including the immersion phase.

The CS department does not offer any financial assistance, scholarships or funding for the CSPP. To find out about student loan information visit the Student Loan Administration website.