M.S in Computer Science
at University of Maryland, College Park

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M.S in Computer Science
at
University of Maryland
Overview

This course is offered by Computer Science Department department of the university. University of Maryland offers a 2 years long M.S in Computer Science course. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 27617.0. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to University of Maryland M.S in Computer Science are IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.5/4.

Duration	2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹23.27 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website

M.S in Computer Science
at
University of Maryland
Highlights

The Computer Science Department's graduate program is ranked among the top in the nation and in the top ten among public universities
The Department has strong research programs in the following areas: artificial intelligence, computer systems, and networking, database systems, programming languages, software engineering, scientific computing, algorithms, and computation theory, computer vision, geometric computing, graphics, human-computer interaction, and bioinformatics
Students completing the non-thesis option must complete 30 credits of coursework

M.S in Computer Science
at
University of Maryland
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#11	Aerospace Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2024
#47	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2024
#51	Physics and Astronomy QS, 2024

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M.S in Computer Science
at
University of Maryland
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3.5/4
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution

Undergraduate grade point averages are generally 3.5 or above

Each applicant is considered individually, and reasonable exceptions can be made in particular cases

Recommended Prerequisites

Application to the graduate program is open to individuals with an undergraduate education that includes much of the material covered in the following courses:

CMSC 330: Organization of Programming Languages

CMSC 420: Data Structures

CMSC 451: Design and Analysis of Computer Algorithms

MATH 140: Calculus I

MATH 141: Calculus II

MATH 240: Linear Algebra

Course material need not be identical, but should give students a background in these course concepts
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3 year degree accepted Lock Icon

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If applicants' 3 year Bachelor’s would qualify them for admission to academic graduate programs in the country in which it was earned, then they are welcome to submit an application which will be reviewed by the department to determine whether they are a strong enough candidate for an exception to be made

A 3 year Bachelor’s and a Post Graduate Diploma from a nationally recognized institution will also be considered
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TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned
Speaking 22
Listening 24
Reading 26
Writing 24

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PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned
Writing: 68

IELTS

No specific cutoff mentioned
Listening: 7

Reading: 7

Writing: 7

Speaking: 6.5

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Conditional Offer Lock Icon

Not mentioned

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M.S in Computer Science
at
University of Maryland
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

Statement of Purpose is required

LOR

Three Letters of Recommendation

Resume/CV is required

Step two

Additional documents required

Official transcripts
GRE Test Scores (optional)
English Language proficiency scores
A copy of passport
Writing Sample (optional)

Step three

Start your online application

https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions/application-process/step-step-guide-applying

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 75 = INR 6.32 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

The Terp Payment Plan allows students and families to pay amounts due to the university in manageable monthly installments for the semester.
Enrollment fee is $45 (non-refundable) per semester plan.

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 3rd Jan

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

M.S in Computer Science
at
University of Maryland
Important Dates

Aug , 2025

Course Commencement Date (Fall)

M.S in Computer Science
at
University of Maryland
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 23,27,284

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Insurance	INR 2,10,169
Transportation	INR 2,57,698
Mandatory fee	INR 58,399
International Student Fee	INR 21,067
Application fee	INR 6,320
Personal expenses	INR 1,01,124
Books and supplies	INR 84,270
Total approximate fees	INR 7,39,047

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 20ᵗʰ December 2024

M.S in Computer Science
at
University of Maryland

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Vibe of Campus

Easy going
Academically oriented
Friendly
Fun loving

Student Views

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4

Part time work4.4

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.2

Value for money4.4

Public transportation4

Safety4

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration3.6

Anonymous

M.Eng in Robotics - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Maryland

4.1

Value for Money: Top ranked public university

Tips: There are a lot of international student programs at the start addressing cultural shifts, mental wellbeing, etc. that can be helpful. Apply for research assistant positions to work in Maryland Robotics Center or The PRG group. Apply for a teaching assistantship, this will give you tuition remission benefits, in addition to the salary.

Likes (Public transportation): The public transport here is well-maintained and clean. It connects the DMV area through the metro and buses are available for integrity transport. The university also provides free transportation buses. Along with on-demand ride-share services for late-night transport.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I am not looking forward to a permanent settlement, so I haven't explored this option. I would not like to permanently immigrate to the country. This is not because of any other reasons. This is just my personal preference. I have no idea why it is important to immigrate.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

Abhishek Josyula Verified Icon

M.Eng. in Cybersecurity - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Maryland

4.1

Good college on a great location and in a great country

Tips: Initially, it was a bit difficult for me because I was a bit homesick but my friends helped me to get over that phase and introduce me to lots of on-campus organizations that used to organize events every other week which kept the students engaged. There was a bit of a cultural shift I experienced, but that was mostly because I was homesick. I did not get any scholarships. I am quite satisfied with the course and university, but a bit dissatisfied with the country because they are very strict on immigration.

Likes (Safety): The safety on campus is very good, there are many cops' vehicles on campus that keep patrolling the campus all the time to make sure that everyone is safe. I have had many good experiences in the city. Once I saw a person struggling to bike on the road, someone saw them struggling and called 911 and the cops showed up within 5 minutes and helped the old man.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are many on-campus part-time jobs available because the campus is really very big which makes it easier for students to find on campus jobs. I myself have worked on multiple on-campus jobs. As per the US law, an international student on F1 visa cannot work on off-campus jobs. The part time jobs are usually after the classes so it's easier to manage them. The average payout is $13.25 per hour.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2023Read more

Bhuvesh Gupta Verified Icon

M.Eng in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Maryland

4.5

Excellent college with excellent faculty and excellent campus

Tips: It was not a big transition for me personally because I see a lot of Indian students around me. Plus the Indian food around here is really very good. Additionally, there are many on-campus events throughout the year that keep you engaged. I did not avail any scholarships. I am very much satisfied with the university, course, and country because it is exactly how I thought it would be.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The quality of the faculty is really very good, they are always available to clear your doubts and concerns even after the class is over or even on the weekends. One thing that I find unique about my professor is that they create a story and then teaches us a topic, does not just read from a PPT but creates a story for everything that they teach to make it interesting. There are faculty members from across the world and not just from America.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): If I had to permanently settle, the chances are very less because of the Green Card backlog for Indians. Also, right now, the market is really bad for people who are looking for a permanent settlement option but you can always work on a working visa and continue to stay in the US. If given a chance, I would definitely immigrate to this country regardless of the chances being slim.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2023Read more

Syed Mohammad Ibrahim Verified Icon

M.Eng. in Cybersecurity - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Maryland

One of the best universities in the US

Tips: There weren't many cultural shifts because the university is surrounded by lots of students and the majority of them being Indian students. On top of it, there are a lot of on campus events that keep you engaged so that you don't miss home. I did not avail of any scholarship. I am 100% satisfied with the university because it is one of the top universities in the US, and the course I studied is really in demand right now, plus, the country is really ahead of all the other countries.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): The chances of permanent settlement are very slim because the green card takes up to 10 years to be approved which is really long time. There are other methods to stay in the US like staying on a work permit. If given the chance, I would like to permanently settle in this country as this country is a developed country and the wage is really good.

Dislikes (Public transportation): The campus is really very big and is connected by lots of public modes of transport. Shuttle buses are the most commonly used transport by students because they drop you right inside the campus and you can travel the whole campus in a bus. Public transport is free for students so the students don't have to pay anything if they are coming or going from the college.

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2023Read more

Darsh Savani Verified Icon

M.S in Computer Science - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Maryland

Best university for Computer science.

Tips: Before joining students should know about the academic programs the university offers, and campus culture. They should know about location, cost of living, financial aid the university provides, research opportunities, university accreditation, housing options and lastly about extracurricular activities. And talking of my journey, I haven't experienced any culture shift since coming to the university. I am fully satisfied with the University and the course I chose.

Likes (Quality of faculty): Accessibility of faculty depends on the individual faculty sometimes faculty members are easily approachable and sometimes we need to connect to them via email or online meeting. Teaching methodology of faculty members are very unique as every faculty members are expert and knowledgeable in their field so they sometimes give students group or individual projects to work on, research opportunities are provided, and mentorship and access to different resources are given. Faculty members from different nationalities are there on the campus.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Campus is well connected to rest of the city. Mode of public transport available are shuttle-UM which operates within the campus and provide transportation between different parts of the campus; other mode are metro, bus, bike share. This University has partnered with bike service provider where students can rent bike for transport. But some drawbacks of public transport are the limited schedule of buses and trains, sometimes delays and crowding, and sometimes due to weather conditions some modes don't operate. Public transport is overall affordable and convenient to use.

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2023Read more

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