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Yale Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science

One-year intensive terminal Master's degree at the Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science designed for students seeking advanced expertise in systems, machine learning, or cybersecurity.

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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
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related quantitative field with strong GPA (typically 3.6+ / 4.0).
English language proficiency
Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
GRE General test optional.
Thesis / Research statement
Demonstrated coursework in systems programming, data structures, and algorithms.
Recommendation letters
Three academic reference letters.

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Departmental research assistantships and teaching assistantships available
Application fee
USD $105 application fee
Tuition / joining costs
USD $51,480/year (approx. 8 course units total).

Dates and verification

Application deadline
December 15, 2026 (Fall intake deadline)
Last source review
2026-10-14

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Yale University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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