Overview

About the program

The Computer Science programme is offered at the Howard University.
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at Howard University offers three graduate degree programs in Computer Science and a certificate program in cybersecurity: a traditional Master of Science in Computer Science, a one-year accelerated Master of Science in Computer Science, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, and a Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate. Requirements for each degree and program are listed below.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Software Engineering
Cybersecurity
Algorithms and Machine Learning
Data communications
Computer systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application for the Graduate School at Howard University requires the following documents:

Statement of Academic Interest & Professional Goals
Autobiographical Sketch
Resume
Three letters of recommendation (minimum)
Official transcripts from each university or college attended
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing scores reported to Howard University School Code (5297)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

39608 USD / year

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Out-of-State

39608 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

39608 USD / year

≈ 39608 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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