Overview

The Computer Science program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a professionally-oriented, coursework-based degree program offered as an on-campus program or online.

Quick Facts:

The online option allows individuals to earn the MCS from a leader in information technology entirely online with no required campus visits.

The on-campus MCS program is designed to allow students to complete the degree in as little as one year with a maximum of three continuous semesters. Online students have 5 years in which to complete the program.

Programme Structure

Online students have the option to complete the comprehensive MCS track or the MCS program with a data science track. All online classes are taught by our world-recognized faculty.

Online students also receive additional instructional support from Computer Science Graduate Teaching Assistants and program staff.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing View 118 other Masters in Web Technologies & Cloud Computing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree equivalent to that granted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The recommended background for students entering a Computer Science graduate degree program is a bachelor's in computer science or computer engineering.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general aptitude tests (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical) are not required. However, in some cases, GRE general scores may provide helpful supporting information.

Applicants to the MCS program must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.20 (A = 4.00) in their undergraduate studies (international GPAs are systematically converted) to be considered.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

39344 USD / year

≈ 39344 USD / year
Out-of-State

39344 USD / year

≈ 39344 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20714 USD / year

≈ 20714 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Financing

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