M.S. in Computer Science Making the World Smarter, Safer and Healthier Request Info Apply Now Attend an Info Session Contact Us Artificial Intelligence Biotechnology Computer Science Cybersecurity Data Analytics and Visualization Digital Marketing and Media Mathematics Occupational Therapy Physician Assistant Physics Speech-Language Pathology Where great computer scientists come together. A research-intensive master's degree for computer scientists who want to move into industry careers in R&D or get ready for a Ph.D. M.S. in Computer Science 10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (1.5 Years) or Part-Time The M.S. in computer science is for computer scientists who want to solve bigger, more challenging computing problems at higher levels or who want to specialize in emerging fields. The research-intensive program balances theory, systems and applications, opening doors to senior positions in R&D and fast-growing specializations like AI, cybersecurity, networking and software development — and preparing students for entry into selective Ph.D. programs. Learn to take a structured approach to designing and developing computer systems and solutions, including mobile applications, cloud computing, augmented reality, and intelligent applications. Work with traditional computing theory and algorithms, as well as algorithms that benefit from vast amounts of data. And develop the skills to lead new projects and technologies. No computer science background? Check out our Agile M.S. in Computer Science. Program Highlights Nationally recognized faculty with deep expertise smart health and wearable tech, autonomous vehicles, 5G/6G communications, cybersecurity and finance. State-of-the-art computing facilities, including a high performance GPU-based server from MIT Cambridge Research, a fully equipped advanced IoT lab and NYC’s first university-based Security Operations Center. 95% graduate employment rate within six months of graduation: our alumni land dream jobs in computer/information research, software engineering, computer networking, and computer systems with top companies like S&P, Dow Jones, Google, IBM, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Microsoft. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News. STEM-OPT: International students may be eligible for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT). $30K total tuition after STEM Fellows Scholarship, plus the opportunity to showcase research at the Katz School's Symposium on Science, Technology and Health. Full Program Breakdown M.S. in Computer Science 10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (1.5 Years) or Part-Time The M.S. in computer science is for computer scientists who want to solve bigger, more challenging computing problems at higher levels or who want to specialize in emerging fields. The research-intensive program balances theory, systems and applications, opening doors to senior positions in R&D and fast-growing specializations like AI, cybersecurity, networking and software development — and preparing students for entry into selective Ph.D. programs. Learn to take a structured approach to designing and developing computer systems and solutions, including mobile applications, cloud computing, augmented reality, and intelligent applications. Work with traditional computing theory and algorithms, as well as algorithms that benefit from vast amounts of data. And develop the skills to lead new projects and technologies. No computer science background? Check out our Agile M.S. in Computer Science. Program Highlights Nationally recognized faculty with deep expertise smart health and wearable tech, autonomous vehicles, 5G/6G communications, cybersecurity and finance. State-of-the-art computing facilities, including a high performance GPU-based server from MIT Cambridge Research, a fully equipped advanced IoT lab and NYC’s first university-based Security Operations Center. 95% graduate employment rate within six months of graduation: our alumni land dream jobs in computer/information research, software engineering, computer networking, and computer systems with top companies like S&P, Dow Jones, Google, IBM, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Microsoft. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News. STEM-OPT: International students may be eligible for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT). $30K total tuition after STEM Fellows Scholarship, plus the opportunity to showcase research at the Katz School's Symposium on Science, Technology and Health. Swipe to learn more! M.S. in Computer Science 10 Courses I On-Campus in New York City I Full-Time (1.5 Years) or Part-Time The M.S. in computer science is for computer scientists who want to solve bigger, more challenging computing problems at higher levels or who want to specialize in emerging fields. The research-intensive program balances theory, systems and applications, opening doors to senior positions in R&D and fast-growing specializations like AI, cybersecurity, networking and software development — and preparing students for entry into selective Ph.D. programs. Learn to take a structured approach to designing and developing computer systems and solutions, including mobile applications, cloud computing, augmented reality, and intelligent applications. Work with traditional computing theory and algorithms, as well as algorithms that benefit from vast amounts of data. And develop the skills to lead new projects and technologies. No computer science background? Check out our Agile M.S. in Computer Science. Nationally recognized faculty with deep expertise smart health and wearable tech, autonomous vehicles, 5G/6G communications, cybersecurity and finance. State-of-the-art computing facilities, including a high performance GPU-based server from MIT Cambridge Research, a fully equipped advanced IoT lab and NYC’s first university-based Security Operations Center. 95% graduate employment rate within six months of graduation: our alumni land dream jobs in computer/information research, software engineering, computer networking, and computer systems with top companies like S&P, Dow Jones, Google, IBM, Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and Microsoft. Top-ranked university in the heart of NYC: #63 in the U.S. by QS World and #1 Best Value in New York by U.S. News. STEM-OPT: International students may be eligible for up to 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT). $30K total tuition after STEM Fellows Scholarship, plus the opportunity to showcase research at the Katz School's Symposium on Science, Technology and Health. VIEW CURRICULUM APPLY NOW Program Links Curriculum Faculty Research Student Life Admissions Contact Us Admissions and Financial Aid Graduate Admissions katzgrad@yu.edu 646-592-4753 General Inquiries katz@yu.edu Join our Community LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Facebook Knowledge Requirements The M.S. in Computer Science is for students with undergraduate degrees in computer science and related fields. Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science or related field (e.g., computer engineering, data science) and a minimum GPA of 3.3. Application Information Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines. Questions? Schedule an appointment with an admissions director if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School. Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for the STEM Fellows program. You do not need to submit any additional information. Contact Us Graduate Admissions katzgrad@yu.edu 646-592-4753 General Inquiries katz@yu.edu Join our Community LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Facebook Admissions and Financial Aid Knowledge Requirements The M.S. in Computer Science is for students with undergraduate degrees in computer science and related fields. Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in computer science or related field (e.g., computer engineering, data science) and a minimum GPA of 3.3. Application Information Visit Graduate Admissions for up-to-date application requirements and deadlines. Questions? Schedule an appointment with an admissions director if you have questions about your qualifications, financial aid opportunities and financing your graduate degree. We can do a preliminary transcript review and discuss your admissions and financing options with the Katz School. Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships The Office of Student Finance maintains current tuition and fees for all graduate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for the STEM Fellows program. You do not need to submit any additional information. Meet the Faculty Deploying deep neural networks and computer vision for self-driving technologies. — Dr. Youshan Zhang, Assistant Professor of AI and Computer Science Program News NIH Grant Funds Research on Dietary Patterns Read more about Honggang Wang's research NIH Grant Funds Research on Dietary Patterns Dr. Honggang Wang, chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, received a $600,000 grant to create an artificial intelligence platform that would recognize patterns in longitudinal dietary data.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Master's Degrees Offered in Computer Science Read more about the two master's degrees Master's Degrees Offered in Computer Science The Agile M.S. in Computer Science is for students who want to break into the tech field but do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science and the M.S. in Computer Science is for those with undergraduate degrees in computer science who want to do advanced work or specialize in emerging fields. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2024.Read more here. AI Wearable Device to Monitor Drug Use Read more about the research AI Wearable Device to Monitor Drug Use A Katz School researcher and several colleagues are developing an AI-powered wearable device that can monitor illicit drug use in individuals with substance use disorder.Read the full story AI Model Makes Self-Driving Cars Safer Read more about the research AI Model Makes Self-Driving Cars Safer Katz School researchers received the Emerging Research Award at the Future Technologies Conference for their work on a machine learning algorithm that could reduce the number of traffic accidents involving self-driving cars.Read the full story Denoising Method Could Benefit Hearing Impaired Read more about the research Denoising Method Could Benefit Hearing Impaired Youshan Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and artificial intelligence, and Jialu Li of Cornell University have created a novel noise removal method that could benefit the hearing impaired and improve the listening experience for audiophiles everywhere.Read the full story NIH Grant Funds Research on Dietary Patterns Read more about Honggang Wang's research NIH Grant Funds Research on Dietary Patterns Dr. Honggang Wang, chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, received a $600,000 grant to create an artificial intelligence platform that would recognize patterns in longitudinal dietary data.Read the story in the Katz School blog. Master's Degrees Offered in Computer Science Read more about the two master's degrees Master's Degrees Offered in Computer Science The Agile M.S. in Computer Science is for students who want to break into the tech field but do not have an undergraduate degree in computer science and the M.S. in Computer Science is for those with undergraduate degrees in computer science who want to do advanced work or specialize in emerging fields. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2024.Read more here. AI Wearable Device to Monitor Drug Use Read more about the research AI Wearable Device to Monitor Drug Use A Katz School researcher and several colleagues are developing an AI-powered wearable device that can monitor illicit drug use in individuals with substance use disorder.Read the full story AI Model Makes Self-Driving Cars Safer Read more about the research AI Model Makes Self-Driving Cars Safer Katz School researchers received the Emerging Research Award at the Future Technologies Conference for their work on a machine learning algorithm that could reduce the number of traffic accidents involving self-driving cars.Read the full story Denoising Method Could Benefit Hearing Impaired Read more about the research Denoising Method Could Benefit Hearing Impaired Youshan Zhang, assistant professor of computer science and artificial intelligence, and Jialu Li of Cornell University have created a novel noise removal method that could benefit the hearing impaired and improve the listening experience for audiophiles everywhere.Read the full story
