Master of Computer Science at University of South Florida

University of South Florida

United States of America, Tampa

University Rank:#654

University of South Florida offers the Master of Computer Science as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Tampa, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for computer science and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Master of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers a thesis and non-thesis option for the degree of Master of Science in Computer Science (M.S.C.S.) The thesis option requires students to pursue a more concentrated range of topics. The non-thesis option offers students some experience in many areas of computer science. There is considerable freedom in the choice of the courses.

The breadth of subjects which are part of computer science together with the immense diversity of its applications, make it imperative that students in the Master's major maintain close contact with the Graduate Director, or, if choosing the thesis option, with their major professor in order to achieve a coherent plan of study directed towards a specific goal. In particular, election of courses should only be made with prior consultation and approval of the Major Professor or the Graduate Director.

Major Research Areas:
An excellent selection of courses and laboratories support graduate studies in algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, computer architecture, graphics, networks, computer vision, distributed systems, embedded systems, expert systems, formal verification, image processing, pattern recognition, robotics, databases, software engineering, computer security, compilers, programming languages, and VLSI design and CAD.

Disciplines

College of Engineering

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Computer Science at University of South Florida

Entry Requirements

Each applicant to a graduate degree program at the University of South Florida is required to meet the following minimum requirements. Applicants should check with their program of interest to see if there are any additional application requirements (e.g. test scores, letters of recommendation, statement of purpose and resume).

The equivalent bachelor’s and/or graduate degrees from a foreign institution. Bachelor’s degrees from institutions in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) are considered equivalent based on the Bologna Accord. For applicants with a 3-year bachelor’s degree with less than 120 hours, from non-Bologna Accord institutions, a transcript evaluation from a NACES member is required to confirm equivalency.

Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) in one of the following ways:
- All completed undergraduate coursework
- All completed graduate coursework

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Computer Science at University of South Florida

Application Fee 30

How to Apply for Master of Computer Science at University of South Florida

1. Submit Your Application

Complete the USF online application or the Common App application.

2. Pay Your Application Fee

Pay the nonrefundable, $30 application fee.

3. Submit Official Transcripts

Send original or certified copies of academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work to USF.

Include a certified English translation for all documents not written in English. If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.

We can accept digital copies of these secondary and post-secondary school records emailed directly from an appropriate official at your school to [email protected]. Alternatively, mail your transcripts via post to:

University of South Florida
Office of Admissions
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620
United States

If you have completed all 4 years of high school in the U.S., you will need to submit your coursework and grades via the Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR) website. If you have attended any overseas high school, you will need to submit your official transcripts.

4. Submit Official SAT or ACT Scores

If you are submitting ACT scores, you are required to submit scores for the Writing section, per Florida Board of Governors requirements.

SAT Code for USF: 5828
ACT Code for USF: 0761

Students are only required to submit either SAT or ACT scores, but they are encouraged to submit both. USF superscores, meaning we consider your highest submitted section scores across all SAT and ACT test dates. Final admission decisions are made using only your highest cumulative scores. USF will not accept scores from the Common App portal, your guidance counselor or PDF screenshot. Scores must come directly from SAT or ACT testing services.

5. Send Official TOEFL or Duolingo Scores

This step is only required for students from non-English speaking countries. Scores are valid for two years from the original date of examination.

Request official TOEFL scores directly from ETS. Our school code is 5828.
Request official Duolingo scores directly from the testing agency.

If these English-proficiency tests are required, applicants must attain the following minimum scores:

TOEFL – 79
Duolingo – 110
SAT – 24 (Reading), 25 (Writing and Language)
ACT – 17 (English), 19 (Reading)

The English-proficiency test requirement may be waived if the applicant has successfully met another proof of English proficiency requirement as outlined in the USF academic catalog.

Master of Computer Science at University of South Florida

University of South Florida

United States of America, Tampa