Program Overview
The Computer Science at North Dakota State University 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 Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States 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: USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Fargo, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Computer 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
- Software Development Processes
- Survey of Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithm Analysis
- Introduction To Database Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Master of Science
- The applicant must have a bachelors degree from an educational institution of recognized standing. Admission to the program is competitive; the following minimum requirements are necessary but are not sufficient for automatic admission.
- The applicant must show, by a combination of educational background, academic performance, and work experience, the potential to succeed in advanced study and research in computer science. Minimum preparation usually includes the ability to program in one or more modern, commonly used high-level languages (such as Java or C++); and experience in using data structures such as linked lists and binary trees. Minimum preparation for unconditional admission to the master\'s program would normally include courses in computer science principles and theory equivalent to the NDSU courses.
- The applicant for the Computer Science M.S. degree program must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all previous courses of at least 3.0 (out of 4.0) or equivalent to attain full standing.
- The applicant for the Computer Science M.S. degree program must have a score above the median (50th percentile) for the quantitative reasoning portion of the GRE exam.
- International students are welcome to apply. They must submit TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic score. Minimum requirements are: TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper based) or 79 (internet based); IELTS score of at least 6.5; PTE Academic score of at least 53.
- Eligibility for a teaching or tutoring assistantship requires the following additional requirements: TOEFL score minimum overall of 79, with minimum of 19 speaking, and minimum of 21 writing; IELTS score minimum overall of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 speaking and minimum of 6.0 writing; or PTE Academic score minimum overall of 53, with a minimum of 51 speaking and minimum of 56 writing.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 9,683 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 3,627 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact North Dakota State University 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 North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University
Fargo, United States
public university in Fargo, North Dakota
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
