MS Computer Science
at Southern Methodist University, Dallas

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Department of Computer Science and Engineering

MS Computer Science
at
SMU
Overview

SMU`s Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers MS Computer Science Degree program. The duration of this program is 18 months. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 20571.0. IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo scores are accepted for admission to SMU MS Computer Science. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹17.34 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Private
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MS Computer Science
at
SMU
Highlights

The MS Computer Science program is offered by Lyle School of Engineering
The course comprises of 30 hours of coursework or 24 hours of coursework plus 6 hours of Master’s Thesis.
A student who elects to take the nonthesis option must take six credit hours of core courses, 12 credit hours of specialization and 12 credit hours of electives. The electives may be selected from available graduate-level course offerings in the Lyle School of Engineering, subject to the residency and level requirements and adviser approval.

MS Computer Science
at
SMU
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#92	Electrical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2024
#301	Physics ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2023
#551	Physics and Astronomy QS, 2022

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MS Computer Science
at
SMU
Entry Requirements

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No specific cutoff mentioned

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or a closely related discipline. Applicants with undergraduate degrees in disciplines other than computer science may be admitted to the program and may be required to take articulation coursework and/or satisfy the competency requirement (see below).

A minimum GPA of 3.000 on a 4.000 scale in the student’s junior and senior years.

A reasonable level of mathematical maturity.

Prerequisites :

The ability to write programs in a high-level language such as Java, C++, Python, etc.

Demonstrate competence in six core areas of computer science.

Students may fulfill (1) by either:

Demonstrating their programming ability in a departmental examination.

Successful completion of CS 1341 - Principles of Computer Science.

Obtaining a certificate of achievement from EDX (or comparable entity) in one of the high?level programming languages (e.g. Java, C++, Python).

Students may fulfill (2) by demonstrating competence in the following core areas of Computer Science:

Computer Architecture

Programming Languages

Data Structures and Algorithms

Database Management Systems

Operating Systems and Concurrency

Networks and Distributed Systems

Competence in core areas may be demonstrated by one of the following:

Completing a course from an ABET Accredited program that covers a core area.

Obtaining 70% or better on a departmental examination that covers a core area. Exams will be based on a set of specified readings published by the Computer Science Department and should be taken prior to beginning of the first semester.

Completing CS 7311 - Foundations of Computing.
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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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GRE

No specific cutoff mentioned
Departmental Reviewers are looking at the Quantitative Score in 80% percentile or higher. This is roughly around a score of 163 at this current time.

Duolingo

Marks - 110/160
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MS Computer Science
at
SMU
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

It is a short one page document that tells us why you are interest in the program, why you are a good fit, and what you would like to do with the degree.

Step two

Additional documents required

GRE Scores
ELP scores
Transcripts
Fincial documents
LOR is optional

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.smu.edu/Lyle/Apply-Now

Step four

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 15th July

Spring (Jan): 15th Nov

Summer (June): 15th May

*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!

MS Computer Science
at
SMU
Important Dates

Jun , 2024

Course Commencement Date (Summer)

Aug , 2024

Course Commencement Date (Fall)

MS Computer Science
at
SMU
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 17,33,518

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 15,59,838
Insurance	INR 3,19,046
General fee	INR 3,05,394
Total approximate fees	INR 21,84,278

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 84.27 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 16ᵗʰ December 2024

MS Computer Science
at
SMU

Scholarships

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MS Computer Science - Batch of 2025

Offered by Southern Methodist University

3.6

College was a fun rollercoaster ride filled with emotions

Tips: The culture is SMU is pretty good, although the course can be a bit hectic as Bachelors and Masters are two different things. But it is something that you will adapt to soon. The college promotes mental health and tries to make it less hectic for students.

Likes (Indian Food): The Indian food here is very expensive and it is better to bring home the ingredients and cook the food as everything you eat at a restaurant is 10 times more expensive than what would you cook in the house. Overall the groceries in Dallas are not that expensive.

Dislikes (Safety): The problem is that there are some homeless people problem in Dallas, but the campus security is tight and there is no room for error. But it is generally advised to stay at your home at night as there could be instances of name calling or harassment which you should stay away from.

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