MSc, Computer Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, United States
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About the Program
MSc Computer Science
The Computer Science program from Virginia Commonwealth University is designed to develop skills and educate CS students to be major contributors in the computing industry. The graduate program in computer science provides state-of-the-art education through the use of didactic courses to those students who wish to further their knowledge and careers within the computing industry.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Regularization Methods for Machine LearningAdvanced Social Network Analysis and SecurityTheory of Programming LanguagesTopics in Computer Science Convex OptimizationApplied CryptographyTheory of ComputationImage AnalysisStatistical Learning and Fuzzy Logic AlgorithmsRANKING
#860
University
QS, 2024
#401
University
US News & World Report
#440
University
THE (Times Higher Education, 2024)
#851
University
Webometrics Ranking of World Universities
#183
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Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
ADMISSION CRITERIA
| TEST | MIN. SCORE | YOUR SCORE | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRE | 300 | N/A | Yes |
| GMAT | 500 | N/A | No |
| IELTS | 6.5 | N/A | No |
| GPA | 3 | N/A | No |
| TOEFL | 80 | N/A | No |
Expenses & roi
Average cost before financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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About University
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university located in Richmond, Virginia. It was established in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden–Sydney College and later became known as the Medical College of Virginia in 1854. In 1968, the Virginia General Assembly merged MCV with the Richmond Professional Institute, which was founded in 1917, resulting in the formation of Virginia Commonwealth University. The university comprises 11 schools and three colleges, offering a diverse range of degree and certificate programs. VCU is also supported by the VCU Health System, which plays a crucial role in healthcare education, research, and patient care. The university has a strong focus on research, evident from its significant sponsored research funding of $464 million in the fiscal year 2023. VCU is classified as an "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" institution.
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Private
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