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Master of Computer Science

Northeastern Illinois University

  • Chicago, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Northeastern Illinois University campus

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Computer Science at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Computer Science can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
  • Apply programming and data practices
  • Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Software developer
  • Mobile apps developer
  • Computer systems analyst
  • Web developer
  • Data scientist
  • Software quality assurance analyst
  • CTO
  • Product lead

Curriculum

  • Coursework
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis
  • Applicants are encouraged to contact a supervisor and international applicants to submit a GRE score.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or equivalent institution with a 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale (some programmes 3.00)
  • Statement of goals
  • Two recommendation letters
  • English proof
  • MBA and MSA need GMAT or GRE or a waiver
  • Signed financial statement and sponsor bank letters (https://www.neiu.edu/admissions/international/graduate-application-checklist).

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent, Foreign transcripts evaluated by ECE/WES/NACES or NEIU OIP, Statement of goals, Two recommendation letters, MBA and MSA need GMAT/GRE or waiver.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • TOEFL PBT 550
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 120
  • Cambridge IELTS 7.0

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: international deadlines are Fall July 15
  2. Spring November 1
  3. Summer April Apply online at the fee is 30 USD for most master's programmes and 89 USD for the MBA and MSA. Submit official transcripts
  4. Statement of goals
  5. Two recommendation letters with the signed form
  6. Passport copy
  7. Signed Graduate Financial Statement Form and sponsor bank letters. Prove English with a test score report
  8. SAELL Level 4 or a waiver
  9. The MBA and MSA need a GMAT or GRE or a waiver.

Other costs

Tuition per year$21,590, $23,603 USD
Application fee$30 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Business and Technology
DepartmentComputer Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteNEIU offers university and private scholarship opportunities, Graduate award eligibility is program-specific and international students must check each award criterion.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    1 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    138 days left

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jul 2027

    243 days left

Scholarships

NEIU offers university and private scholarship opportunities, Graduate award eligibility is program-specific and international students must check each award criterion.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.