MSc, Computer Science
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, United States
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MSc Computer Science
The Master of Science degree in Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a technical degree from which students may advance to positions of responsibility in the computing field with a solid foundation of knowledge to serve them.
COURSE CURRICULUM
30 total creditsat least 18 credits at the 6000 level2 theory courses2 systems courses6-9 thesis credits or 3-4 project creditsWork closely with a Computer Science faculty advisor to complete a plan of study that reflects your professional goals.Regular attendance at department colloquia.RANKING
#602
University
QS, 2024
#822
University
US News & World Report
#484
University
THE (Times Higher Education, 2024)
#601
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Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
#329
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Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
ADMISSION CRITERIA
| TEST | MIN. SCORE | YOUR SCORE | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRE | 308 | N/A | Yes |
| GMAT | 500 | N/A | No |
| IELTS | 6.5 | N/A | No |
| GPA | 3 | N/A | No |
| TOEFL | 88 | N/A | No |
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Average cost before financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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About University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is a private research university located in Troy, New York, with an additional campus in Hartford, Connecticut. Established in 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer and Amos Eaton, RPI was founded for the "application of science to the common purposes of life." It stands as the oldest technological university in the English-speaking world and the Western Hemisphere. The institute's campus overlooks the city of Troy and the Hudson River, featuring an on-campus business incubator and a technology park. RPI is organized into six main schools containing various departments, with a strong emphasis on science and technology. RPI is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity."
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