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What‘s new at Stony Brook for MS in CS? 

The Stony Brook university's Department of Computer Science provides an MSc in Computer Science course. The program lasts for 1.5 to 2 years full-time.

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Stony Brook University Masters in Computer Science Tuition Fees

For international students, theStony Brook University Masters in Computer Science fees for 2023-24 is USD 17,058 (excluding living expenses).

  • In INR the tuition fee for first year for MS is INR 14,00,632.
  • Other expenses for international graduates in 1st year are mentioned below:

Fees components

Amount

Housing

USD 10,630

Meals 

USD 7,050

*Source- official university site

Also read- Cost of Studying in the USA for International Students.

Stony Brook University MS in CS requirements 2023

  • a Statement of Purpose outlining your goals and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree.
  • a Resume or curriculum vitae that lists your professional background, schoolwork, and areas of specialisation.
  • three Letter of Recommendation from the academic or business worlds. All letters of recommendation must be submitted online. We strongly advise that the majority of the recommendation letters for computer science Ph.D. candidates come from academic institutions.
  • Academic Transcript that have been scanned in should be clear and legible; otherwise, the admissions committee won't review your application.

Test results: GRE Policy for the Spring and Autumn of 2024:

International Applicants: For those applying to the Computer Science Master's programme, a certified GRE score is necessary. The GRE is not necessary for computer science PhD candidates. 

  • IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 (with no subsection recommended to be below 6)

OR

  • TOEFL  iBT: Overall score of 80 for master’s applicants. 

Stony Brook University Masters in Comp Science Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate for Masters in Comp Science at Stony Brook University is 44%. The admissions for graduates are not highly selective.  The applicants having extraordinary academic records and extracurriculars are given admission offers with required GRE, and GMAT scores.

In order to get admission to the Stony Brook MS in CS, make sure to work on each aspect of the application. These include undergraduate GPA, IELTS / TOEFL scores, letters of recommendation, etc.

Stony Brook University Masters in Comp Science Admission Dates 

International graduates wishing to enroll in the M.S. in Computer Science in the spring of 2024 is closed.

Stony Brook University MS in CS Application Process 2023

Postgraduate students apply online through the official university website. A step-by-step guide is given below:

  • Firstly, you will have to create a Stony Brook Admissions account.
  • Next, you will be prompted to fill in the PIN sent to your email id and set a password.
  • Then click on ‘Start New Application’ to begin.
  • After selecting an application type, ‘Create Application’ tab to proceed.
  • Then, followed by application instructions, you will be asked to fill your personal information.
  • Thereafter, you would need to fill out admissions information and upload your supporting documents.

Documents required to fill Stony Brook University MS in CS 2023 Application Form

Stony Brook University Cost of Living 2023

Graduate and Family Housing

On-campus apartments are available for graduate students, families, married and domestic couples and graduate Health Science Center students. Schomburg Apartments and West Apartments are located on the West Campus and provide four to six single-bedroom apartments with shared bathroom and kitchen spaces.

Estimated Graduate Cost of Living Based on 12 Credits per Semester/Off-Campus Housing

Indirect Costs

International Student Expenses

Books

$900

Transportation

$3,968

Personal

$16,940

Total

$21,808

Source: Stony Brook University

*Includes a $15,572 allowance for off-campus room and meals.

*In case you do not have a health insurance then you would need to purchase it through the university and that would cost an additional of $1,650 for unstipended fee structures and $447 for stipended fee structures.

Stony Brook Masters in Computer Science Ranking

According to THE (Times Higher Education) 2023 Stony Brook University is ranked at #301-350. The university is well known for its Masters in Computer Science in U.S. 

Ranked By

2023

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science [8]

126-150

US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PG

50

Stony Brook University VS University of Florida VS Arizona State University

The best universities in U.S.A for computer science degrees are shown in the table below. This information is from the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

University

Times Higher Education (THE) 2023 Ranking For CS 

Stony Brook University

#126- 150

University of Florida

#201-250

Arizona State University 

#126-150

The first-year tuition fee for MS in CS courses offered at the above-given universities are:

Given below are the rankings for the best universities in the US for Computer Science degrees. This data has been sourced from Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings.

University 

First-Year Tuition Fee

Stony Brook University

INR 14,00,632

Arizona State University 

INR 30,41,683

University of Florida

INR 24,74,631

(Source: studyabroad.shiksha.com)

(Note: The tuition fees given above are subject to change)

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  • 50% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.7
Part time work3.7
Post study jobs4.2
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M.S. in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025
4.3
Value for money university to join.
Tips: At the outset, I encountered challenges with food, but I gradually adjusted and found ways to adapt. Although I did not receive any scholarships, I managed to navigate through my university without major financial training. Overall, I am quite content with my university choice, as I believe the education and experience it offers justify the cost.
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Public Research University.
Tips: I had the dream of coming to master in USA from a young age after seeing my relatives and others come here. After my undergrad, I did a job for 1 year as SDE and decided to go for Masters. I applied to many universities and the best I got was at Stony brook university MSCS so I decided to pursue my MS in this university. The acceptance rate is an average of around 48%. I have just done my 1st sem. Did 3 subjects and got good grades. There were medium to hard subjects but done with them somehow. Prepare hard for getting into the University as it is getting tough to get into. Consult students who are studying here. It is good for your future. I am satisfied with the university, course and country.
Likes (Indian Food): The Stony Book university is in the middle of New York and there are lot of Indian food here. From South to North every option is available. The restaurant owners are Indians also. The Indian population here won't let you miss Indian food. I prefer cooking myself because New York is so expensive and I still eat outside on weekends. So there is no problem with food options in our country. You'll see a lot of options for Indian food outside Stony Book University.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): This University is good and it's well recognised. Many MNC's visit for placements but due to the current scenario, it is tough to get a good table job after studies. Applying for 100's of internships but getting rejected for all, as situations are bad at present for current job situations. The package varies from degree and it's one of the best universities in New York, so there are a lot of options for Post-study jobs. It will take some time for everything to come back to normal.
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3.5
Part-time jobs are less but tuition fee is also lesser on comparison.
Tips: Stony Brook University is one of the highly ranked university in the US and also the no.1 public university in the state of New York. It can be challenging at times with academics but put in the effort and it should be manageable and one should be able to adjust to the fast paced life as to not fall behind on academics and internships. When it comes to part time, the options are very low for the graduate student and getting one can be considered lucky, so this is not the college if you want to rely entirely on part-time. Tuition fee is low compared to other colleges but housing is expensive. Assistantships are also tough to get if you haven't been offered one on admission
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Value for money university
Tips: Culturally very accepting, super easy on students, especially Indian origin has a good community to live on campus, and good diversity as well. Relatively tougher, but students do get RA positions with tuition funded and a good stipend. I am totally satisfied with the university and with the country.
Likes (Permanent Immigration): US is a tough place if you are concerned with permanent settlement, but the quality of education and industry exposure is top-tier. Very few other countries would provide this experience with such minds to collaborate and this is super important for personal growth. Given a chance to permanently migrate here, I would not choose to.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Middle eastern and Indian food available are relatively good prices. There are a few canteens, marketplaces and dining halls which provide diverse options and fairly standard prices. Some options are mac and cheese for 2.5$, salad bowls for 4$, full course bowls for 10$
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Rigorous and smooth administration
Tips: Rigorous study environments, relaxed international community, good number of international students and professors. There we have healthy competitions and great exposure to different social events to build all round developments. Indian students are good in numbers here.
Likes (Safety): Very safe on campus community. Campus police departments is well-staffed and trained to ensure the safety of the student. The university has strict policies and procedures in place to prevent crime and respond to emergencies. Stony brook university also has a number of resources for students such as 24-hour emergency response team.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Not many options for economical Indian food nearby. There are only a few restaurants which can give Indian food. The lack of demand for that type of cuisine may be one reason for that. Along with that, there are separate bodies which provide only American food.
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Cheap and affordable education.
Tips: The university is one of the cheapest in the US and you will be able to find a good network of people who stays with you on-campus. It is located in the Suffolk County on Long Island in New York state. The grocery stores are very far but you can get shuttles to go there.
Likes (Safety): The university is situated in Stony Brook, Long Island which is a very sparsely populated city in Long Island, New York. So the university is very much isolated from the rest of the cities. There is no concern about mugging and other crimes which usually happen in cities. So it is very safe.
Dislikes (Part time work): Part time work is difficult to get on-campus and we are not allowed to work off-campus during the semester. There is a lot of competition as everyone wants to get part-time job to lower their burden on tuition fees and get some funding for their living expenses.
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