Edinburgh MSc in Computer Science
Intensive 1-year Master of Science degree covering advanced algorithms, computer systems architecture, formal verification, and distributed computation.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in computer science or related discipline with strong programming skills.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 in all components) or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Transcript demonstrating strong algorithms, mathematics, and software design marks.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic reference letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Informatics Master's Scholarships and Edinburgh Global Master's Scholarships available (£5,000 to £10,000 grants)
- Application fee
- £60 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £38,500 for international students for the 1-year intensive program.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (International applicant deadline for September entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The University of Edinburgh documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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