MS Computer Science at Montana State University

Montana State University (MSU) offers a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science through its Computer Science Department. This program lasts for 18 months and is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer science principles and practices. The tuition fee for this program is USD 22,211. To apply for the MS in Computer Science at MSU, students must demonstrate their English language skills by taking one of the accepted tests: IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo, or PTE. Additionally, applicants need to have a minimum graduation cutoff of a CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

12th Grade

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

Graduation

A previous Bachelor's degree (or higher) is required. If the previous degree is not in computer science, students will need to complete foundational computer science courses to gain full admission to the Master's program. Applicants must have earned a 3.0 GPA or equivalent in schools that do not use a 4.0 scale during the last two years of their most recent degree. Those with Bachelor's degrees in computer science from recognized institutions will be admitted directly into the Master's program without needing foundational courses. Background requirements include programming, data structures, discrete mathematics, software engineering, computer architecture, theory of computation, and upper division courses such as networks, compilers, graphics, artificial intelligence, database systems, and distributed computing. Applicants lacking sufficient coursework in these areas may be admitted with foundational courses from the MSU undergraduate Computer Science curriculum.

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GRE

Marks: No specific cutoff mentioned

There is no specific cutoff mentioned for GRE.

TOEFL

Marks: 80.0

TOEFL score is required for English language proficiency.

IELTS

Marks: 6.5

IELTS is required for English language proficiency.

DUOLINGO

Marks: 120.0

Duolingo English Test is accepted for English language proficiency.

PTE

Marks: 54.0

PTE score is required for English language proficiency.

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Step One: Prepare Documents for Application

Letters of Recommendation (LOR):

Applicants need to get reference letters from three people who can talk about their chances of success in the Master's program. These people should know the applicant's academic achievements and skills. The requests for these letters will be sent automatically via email during the online application process.

Step Two: Additional Documents Required

• Official transcripts
• English Language Proficiency (ELP) Scores
• A copy of the applicant’s passport
• A personal statement

Step Three: Start Your Online Application

Visit the university's official application portal to begin your online application.

Step Four: Application Fees for This Course

The application fee is USD 70, which is approximately INR 5,900.

Payment Method: Credit card.

For students who cannot pay the full amount of tuition, fees, or room and board on the regular payment day, a Tuition Payment Plan is available. Students can pay their fees in four installments.

Step Five: Application Deadlines

The deadlines for applications are as follows:

• Fall (August): February 15th
• Spring (January): September 1st

*The dates mentioned are tentative and based on previous years. For the most accurate deadline information, consult with an expert counselor.

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