Program Overview
The Computer Science at The American University in Cairo is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT, 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 Egypt and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,213 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 542 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Cairo, Egypt
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
- Algorithms and Complexity Theory
- Advanced Processor Architecture
- Distributed Systems
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms
- Design and Analysis of Parallel Algorithms
- Parallel Computer Architecture
- High Speed Networks
- Advanced Software Engineering
- Advanced Software Quality
- Computer Graphics and Animation
- Knowledge Engineering
- Digital Image Processing
- Web Mining
- Computer Vision
- Natural Language Processing and Machine Translation
- Selected Topics in Computer Science
- Mobile and Pervasive Computing
- Advanced Data Mining
- Advanced Selected Topics in Computer Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission
- The program is open to Computer Science graduates and also to selected students whose preparation is outside Computer Science. However, students entering graduate study from outside the computer science area may be required to go through additional preparation before beginning their graduate program. Those students who have some deficiency in their undergraduate training but are well qualified in other aspects may be admitted provisionally. The department may prescribe a number of prerequisite courses to make up for the deficiency.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,213 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 542 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,213 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 542 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The American University in Cairo 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 The American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo
Cairo Governorate, Egypt
independent English-language research university in Cairo, Egypt
University Profile- Language English
