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    Computer Science

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    Atlanta, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $62,360.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    12%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    151
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Atlanta, US. Tuition is $62,360 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Prepares students for industry careers through coursework, specializations in areas like machine learning and computing systems, and options including project and thesis.

    Focus: both
    28 (Times Higher Education, 2026), 28 (QS World University Rankings, 2024) | US News #7 (tie)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Feb 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min at least 153 in the Verbal, 155 in the Quantitative, and 3.0 in the Analytical
    V 153 · Q 155
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 100 minimum score on the older 0-120 scale TOEFL. Effective January 2026, the TOEFL scale will change to 1-6, and our new requirement will be 5.0.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min A minimum overall score of 7.5 is required, with minimum section scores as follows: Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 5.5.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $118,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $22,354.00
    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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is $62,360 across 30 required credits.
    Is Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take to complete?
    Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    Is Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.