Program Overview
The Computer and Information Science at American University of Armenia is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Computer and Information Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Armenia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer and Information Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Discrete Mathematics
- Foundation of CIS Data Structures & Algorithms
- Foundation of CIS Computer Organization
- Theory of Computing
- Theory of Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Analysis & Design
- Software Engineering
- Advanced Object Oriented Programming
- Operating System Principles
- Software Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Theory of Communication Networks
- Applied Cryptography and Internet Security
- Internet Application, Design and Development
- Database Systems
- Parallel and High Performance Computing
- System Administration
- Performance Analysis of Computer Systems
- Introduction to EDA
- Special Topics in CIS
- Individual Study
- Capstone Preparation
- Masters Thesis
- Practicum in Software Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
CIS Application Requirements
To be considered for admission, an applicant must meet the AUA general admission requirements and the CIS and IESM specific requirements. Applicants are expected to:
Hold an undergraduate degree in fields including mathematics, science and engineering. Students with degrees in non-science disciplines may be admitted, depending on their completed course work. The undergraduate degree must include, as a minimum, two years of college-level mathematics covering calculus, linear algebra and differential equations, and a course in physical sciences (physics, mechanics, chemistry, biology, etc).
Present an Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) score of at least 79, or an IELTS score of at least 6.5. The test must have been taken within two years prior to the application date.
Submit a score from the Graduate Record Examinations Test (GRE) Quantitative section. Typically, incoming students score at least in the 50th percentile on the exam. The test must have been taken within five years prior to the application date.
Submit an informative Statement of Purpose.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 6,300 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact American University of Armenia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About American University of Armenia
American University of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia
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- Duration 24 months
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