Master Programme
Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering
Ohio State's MS in Computer Science and Engineering gives a broad graduate grounding in computing plus room to specialise. Everyone takes a research seminar and three graduate core courses: algorithms, then computability and complexity or programming languages, then computer architecture or advanced operating systems. Students also take applied core courses chosen from databases or data mining, compilers, parallel computing, network programming, machine learning or AI, and rendering or data visualisation, plus electives. Students choose a research track with a thesis (30 credits) or a coursework track (33 credits) ending in a two-semester project or a written comprehensive exam.
University
Ohio State University
Country
United States
Level
Master
Field
Computer Science
Duration
Usually 3-4 semesters full-time (30 credits thesis track; 33 credits coursework track)
Language
English
Campus
Columbus
Degree
Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science and Engineering
Intake
Autumn semester (international applicants are considered for autumn only)
Application Deadline
Autumn 2027 entry: the application opened 3 August 2026 and closes 15 December 2026, with all materials received by then; apply by 14 November 2026 to be considered for fellowships. Late or incomplete applications are not considered. Apply through Ohio State's Graduate and Professional Admissions online application; the non-refundable international application fee is US$70 (CSE does not offer fee waivers)
Tuition Information
2026-27 (autumn 2026 and spring 2027): on the Registrar's graduate fee table, full-time study (8 or more credits a semester) costs US$854.63 per credit instructional fee, US$33.94 general fee, US$9.30 student union fee and a US$1,949.44 per-credit non-resident surcharge, each charged up to 8 credits, plus per-semester activity, recreation and bus fees. New in-person engineering MS students admitted from autumn 2026 also pay a US$500 program fee and a US$255 learning technology fee a semester, about US$47,450 a year in tuition and fees (our arithmetic). Ohio State's 2026-27 International Graduate Student Budget for Engineering puts a 9-month year at US$73,188: US$51,556 for tuition, fees and health insurance plus US$21,632 for housing, food, books, transport and personal costs. Graduate and Professional Admissions also advises having about US$3,000 extra for one-time costs such as the US$50 international orientation fee and yearly increases. 2027-28 rates had not been published when we checked
Admission Requirements
- A strong computer science background and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (most applicants have about 3.5 or higher), with official final transcripts and proof of degree from every institution attended
- Application materials: statement of purpose, CV or resume (two pages maximum) and three letters of recommendation submitted online. GRE scores are not required
- English proficiency (Graduate and Professional Admissions minimums; many programs want more): TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the updated TOEFL launched in January 2026; MyBest scores are not accepted), IELTS Academic or IELTS Online 6.5, or Duolingo English Test 120. Scores must come directly from the testing agency, are valid for two years and must arrive by the application deadline. You are exempt if you are a citizen of, or will hold a bachelor's degree or higher from, a listed country or territory such as Australia, Canada (except Quebec), England, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, South Africa or the United States. Most international students then take an online academic English writing assessment before arrival