Master of Science in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence & Distributed Systems

Academic Overview & Description

Rigorous graduate computing curriculum exploring deep reinforcement learning, natural language semantic parsing, cybersecurity verification, and distributed consensus protocols.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Departmental Graduate Assistantships up to $18,000/year plus tuition remission

Tuition Rate

$26,000/year

Application Fee

$50

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

BS in Computer Science or Mathematics with GPA 3.0+

English Language

TOEFL 90+

Standardized Exam

GRE optional

Application Materials

Statement of purpose and CV

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Villanova University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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