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About the Program

Conduct state-of-the-art research in emerging fields at a world-renowned university. Explore innovation and cutting-edge industry with dedicated faculty, a few miles from both Cambridge's technology hub and Route 128, Boston’s "technology corridor." Brandeis University's graduate program in Computer Science offers courses and research opportunities in many of the core areas of Computer Science: databases, programming languages, artificial intelligence, networks and distributed and parallel computing, data compression, human computer interaction and collaborative technology. You will also have the opportunity to take courses and conduct research in many interdisciplinary fields associated with Computer Science, such as neural nets and dynamical systems, computational linguistics, computational biology, and educational technology.

Faculty

We encourage you to explore one of the department’s greatest assets through our faculty pages. Learn more about the people who will help guide you along your graduate school path here.

Courses and Degree Requirements

For the most updated course listing, course descriptions, and degree requirements, please click here.

How to Apply

Application Deadlines:

Ph.D.: January 15
Master’s: For fall semester (starts in late August): rolling, beginning January 15; For spring semester (starts in January): November 1
Post-baccalaureate & combined post-baccalaureate and M.A.: For fall semester (starts in late August): rolling, beginning January 15
B.A./M.A.: Current undergraduates should apply for the B.A./M.A. program after completion of their sixth semester at Brandeis. 

Admission Requirements:

All students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related field are eligible to apply to the Ph.D. in computer science or the M.A. program in computer science. Students who have a bachelor's degree in a different field who wish to prepare for graduate school or a career in computer science should apply to the post-baccalaureate program or the combined post-baccalaureate/master's program. 

To apply for all programs, you need to submit:

• An application to the graduate school, which can be electronically submitted here;
• An application fee (please click here for instructions);
• Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended; applicants must provide a final transcript indicating successful completion of an undergraduate degree program before registration;
• Letters of recommendation, which the admissions committee prefers to be submitted online (please click here for more information.) The Ph.D. program requires three letters of recommendation; the M.A. and post-baccalaureate programs require two letters of recommendation; the B.A./M.A. program requires only one letter of recommendation.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or resumé;
• A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program and your objectives in undertaking this program.
• Standardized tests:
  Ph.D.: Graduate Record Exam (GRE) required; GRE subject test not required, but the advanced test in computer science is encouraged.
  Master’s and post-baccalaureate: GRE recommended, but not required.
  B.A./M.A: GRE not required.
  Our ETS institution code is 3092.

International students:  For additional requirements for international applicants (non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents), minimum TOEFL and IELTS scores, and important information regarding visas, please click here.

For a more comprehensive description of application requirements, please click here.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Generous scholarships and financial aid are available; for more information please click here.

Careers and Alumni

Alumni of our Computer Science department have secured positions at well-known companies such as Google, Microsoft, EMC, and BBN Technologies. Software developer, professor, design engineer, and robotics programmer are among the many professions that Computer Science students may pursue with a graduate degree. Brandeis’ close proximity to Cambridge and Route 128 allows students to pursue internships that are distinct to their interests, and a strong alumni network enables students to connect with professionals at leading technology corporations. Students can work closely with our Career Services office for an array of resources, including CV/resume help, job search, and networking. Read the Computer Science Career Guide (PDF).