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    Computer Science

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    Boston, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $146,656.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    11%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    32
    Credits
    $95.00
    App fee

    Computer Science at Boston University is a 32-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in Boston, US. Tuition is $146,656 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    32-credit program requiring eight CS courses with structured breadth requirements across core CS areas. Options for general degree or specializations in Data-Centric Computing or Cybersecurity.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #46 (tie)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Mar 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min We do not have minimum required GRE scores. As a rule of thumb, the average percentiles of our admitted students are 60% for Verbal and 80% for Quantitative. Official GRE Scores (optional)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min All applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS. Information on the countries which are exempt from this requirement, as well as minimum required scores can be found on the Prospective International Students page (https://www.bu.edu/cas/admissions/ma-ms/international-students/). Recommended: TOEFL 100 Overall Score on the internet-based Test (iBT)
    IELTS
    required
    Min All applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL or IELTS. Information on the countries which are exempt from this requirement, as well as minimum required scores can be found on the Prospective International Students page (https://www.bu.edu/cas/admissions/ma-ms/international-students/). Recommended: IELTS 7.0 Overall Band Score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $105,894.00
    Avg starting salary
    $27,274.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Computer Science at Boston University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Computer Science at Boston University is $146,656 across 32 required credits.
    Is Computer Science at Boston University online or in-person?
    Computer Science at Boston University is offered in-person.
    How long does Computer Science at Boston University take to complete?
    Computer Science at Boston University is structured around 18 months and 32 credits.
    Is Computer Science at Boston University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Computer Science at Boston University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Computer Science at Boston University?
    Computer Science at Boston University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11%.