About the course

The Telecommunications and Distributed Systems concentration focuses on one of the fastest growing Information Technology fields. Distributed computing involves the study of information systems in which the data and computational processing is spread over more than one computer?usually in a network. Networking is critical to efficient communication among widely distributed participants and has become the backbone of industries ranging from Telecommunications firms to health care systems. Thanks to the internet and more powerful computation/communication devices, industry and society are demanding more pervasive networks, more efficient and effective information systems, and more professionals trained to design and manage these complex and vital systems.

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$44,504

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2024	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2024	Pittsburgh
Spring (January), 2025	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (August), 2025	Pittsburgh
Fall (September), 2025	Pittsburgh
Spring (January), 2026	Pittsburgh
Summer (May), 2026	Pittsburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Pittsburgh

Applicants for graduate study must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better. Identify and seek the recommendations of two individuals (e.g., professors, employers, information professionals) who are in a position to evaluate your academic performance or your potential as an information professional.

　　Transcripts-Only scanned copies of official transcripts will be accepted and processed at the application stage. You are required to submit a recent score (within five years of the date of application) on the Graduate Record Examination as part of your admission credentials.

　　Department of Informatics and Networked Systems: minimum 80 (Band 6.5 in IELTS)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Pittsburgh. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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