About the course

The CU Denver master of science in computer science provides ample opportunities in state-of-the-art research and professional development in various interdisciplinary areas.​ The master of science in computer science requires a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate-level computer science courses with at least a 3.0 grade point average. Students choose one of three plans to complete their degree. Students in the Data Science in Biomedicine track will complete a minimum of 36 credit hours of graduate-level courses. Department positions may be available (including teaching assistants). Department positions are hourly based positions and do not include tuition reimbursement, hiring decisions are made 1-2 weeks after the beginning of each semester by the department. These positions are competitive and are based on availability, need, and qualifications. Computer science students are also eligible for other on campus employment. For available positions, please refer to Handshake, the student employment website. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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: 4 Semester(s)Fees: US$43,680

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Denver
Fall (August), 2024	Denver
Spring (January), 2025	Denver
Fall (August), 2025	Denver
Spring (January), 2026	Denver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Colorado - Denver

Statement of purpose – must be an original essay submitted with application. Scanned copies will not be accepted for submission.

　　Official transcripts – we require one official copy of each previous transcript.

　　E-transcripts should be sent to the Graduate School at [email protected]. ​

　　Letters of recommendation – three are required (4th optional)

　　Official GRE scores

　　For master's programs, applicants must submit evidence of adequate preparation for graduate study by either (a) submitting official GRE scores, or (b) documenting an earned bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher from an institution accredited by a U.S. accreditation body, or an earned master’s degree with a GPA of 3.50 or higher from an institution accredited by a U.S. accreditation body. Use Institution Code 4875. Do not submit additional department codes.

　　Minimum TOEFL score accepted: 75 IBT / 537 PBT

　　IELTS: Minimum IELTS score accepted: 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 15 October 2023

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