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Master of Computer Science

Final deadline for Summer is February 15, 2025. Apply today!

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Master of Computer Science

University of Illinois

Final deadline: February 15, 2025

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Accredited master's degree

Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

$19,840 - $24,128 USD

Competitively priced with pay-as-you-go tuition

Finish in 12-36 months

8 courses total, 10-12 hours per week

100% online learning

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

Admissions

Master of Computer Science (MCS) The MCS degree is for computing professionals who want to build skills in advanced topics in computer science, such as artificial intelligence, database & information systems, parallel computing, graphics, systems & networking, scientific computing, and more. This degree will accelerate your career and help you move into leading a team of engineers.

Masters of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS) The MCS-DS degree gives its graduates full programmable control of the instrumentation of big data as well as the full-stack understanding of how to process the data to discover new insights and optimize organizational decision-making. Students in this track earn the same MCS degree, but their curriculum concentrates on data science courses.

Upcoming Deadlines

Application Information

Applications are open three times per year, for cohorts starting in the fall, spring, and summer.

Summer 2025 Application Information:

  • Application deadline: February 15, 2025.

Have questions? Please email the Illinois MCS team at online-mcs@siebelschool.illinois.edu .

Application Information

Applications are open three times per year, for cohorts starting in the fall, spring, and summer.

Summer 2025 Application Information:

  • Application deadline: February 15, 2025.

Have questions? Please email the Illinois MCS team at online-mcs@siebelschool.illinois.edu .

Admissions Checklist

You’ll need to provide proof of your identity, using a scanned copy of one of these documents: your birth certificate, passport or national identification card. If you’ve ever changed your name, we’ll need to see evidence related to that, too.

You’ll need a scanned copy of your GCSE certificates or certified statement of results. If you’re submitting evidence of equivalent qualifications, please check the University of London's 'Am I Qualified?' page.

Submit your personal statement to provide details of why you want to study the University of London International Foundation Programme for Computer Science. This should be a maximum of 250 words.

You’ll need a clear, concise and persuasive statement, 250 words long, explaining why you want to study the International Foundation Programme for Computer Science. If you’re unsure of what to include, Coursera can help.

The course is delivered in English, so you’ll need to be proficient in the English language to be admitted to our programmes. We accept a range of evidence, including proficiency test scores. If you don’t have evidence, but you believe you can meet the standard, talk to us - we may consider your case.