M.S. in Computer Science at University of Houston

The University of Houston offers a Master's degree in Computer Science through its Department of Computer Science. This program lasts for 18 months and costs $14,330 in tuition fees. To apply for the M.S. in Computer Science, students must show that they can speak and write in English. The accepted tests for English language skills include IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE. To be eligible for admission, students need to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

12th Grade

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for 12th-grade requirements.

Graduation

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 hours of study is expected. If an applicant does not have a computing background, it is highly recommended to complete all 8 required courses instead of the minimum. All applicants must show a good level of mathematics and computer science skills. They must have finished certain coursework with a grade of B- or better, including Calculus I, Calculus II, Linear Algebra, Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Automata and Computability, and Operating Systems.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for GRE.

TOEFL

Marks: 20.0

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for TOEFL, but a writing score of at least 20 is required.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for IELTS, but an overall score of 6.5 and a writing score of 6.5 is required.

DUOLINGO

Marks: 105.0

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for Duolingo.

PTE

Marks: 53.0

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for PTE.

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Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

SOP (Statement of Purpose)
You need to submit a one-page statement of purpose. This should include:

• A brief description of yourself
• Your background
• Your interest in the computer science field
• Any related experience (such as professional work, teaching, or research)
• Your motivation for choosing the University of Houston

LOR (Letters of Recommendation)
You must provide three letters of recommendation, preferably from academic sources. You can enter the names and emails of your recommenders in the application form. They will receive a separate email asking them to fill out an online recommendation form and submit a letter. It is best if most of your recommenders are professors. If you did any undergraduate research or have a thesis, your research advisor or faculty should be one of your recommenders.

CV (Resume)
You need to submit a resume that includes:

• Industry or professional experience
• Research experience
• Professional service (like memberships, leadership roles, mentoring, outreach)
• Professional communications (such as publications, research posters, and presentations)
• Awards or honors

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities you attended
• Official GRE scores
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Copy of your passport
• Letter of financial backing and a bank statement

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Visit the University of Houston Computer Science graduate admissions page to start your application.

Step Four: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee is USD 75, which is about INR 6.32 Thousand. You can pay by credit card. If you cannot pay the full amount by the due date, you can use the Installment Pay Plan. This plan includes a $25.00 non-refundable origination fee and allows you to pay in four separate installments. The first installment is due by the initial due date and must be at least 25% of the current semester's tuition and fees.

Step Five: Application Deadline

The application deadline for Fall (August) is January 15th. Please note that these dates are subject to change based on the previous year's records. For exact deadline dates, it is best to consult with our expert counselors.

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