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United Kingdom · Master's · Reviewed 2026-10-14

Edinburgh MSc in Computer Science

Intensive 1-year Master of Science degree covering advanced algorithms, computer systems architecture, formal verification, and distributed computation.

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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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