Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) at Illinois State gives you the knowledge and tools necessary to study important issues in computer science to obtain productive employment or pursue advanced degrees.
Our program emphasizes foundational knowledge in computer science and programmatic application of fundamental concepts in leading-edge applications.
It is appropriate for a range of students, including industry computing professionals seeking career advancement, students wishing to expand on their undergraduate computer science work and/or prepare for doctoral degree, and individuals wishing to make a career change.
This program will start in the fall of 2021.
A student applying to a master's program must:
International students can learn more about specific application requirements by visiting the Office of Admissions.
To be considered for this program, you must meet the following requirements.
You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for either the last 60 hours of your undergraduate coursework or any previous work in a Master's program.
Submit your score from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Revised General Test.
Admitted students typically meet or exceed Quantitative score of 155, and combined Verbal + Quantitative score of 300.
This program requires an undergraduate degree in computer science or closely related areas. If you lack sufficient background, you will need to complete fundamental courses before enrolling in the MS Computer Science degree courses.
Students lacking sufficient background should expect to complete some or all of the following fundamental courses with a grade of B or better before enrolling in MSCS:
International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 79 iBT. The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 6.5 overall band.
Term | Application Deadline |
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Fall (August) | May 1 |
Spring (January) | October 1 |
The University provides graduate assistantships as a means of financial support. They are intended as a way to facilitate a student's progress to degree while providing important professional development.
To be eligible for an assistantship a student must, generally,
Graduate assistants receive
See Student Accounts for information on tuition and fees. Funding for graduate students is available from several different sources. Students who have been admitted from contiguous states including Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin will receive in-state tuition.
Name | Office | Phone | |
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Yongning Tang | Old Union 107 | ytang@ilstu.edu | (309) 438-8002 |