Master of Science in Computer Science
The Master of Science program provides a firm foundation in research and applications in Computer Science. It is a two year full-time program which requires most students to undertake the Plan A or thesis option. The program is designed from students with undergraduate degrees in computer science or computer engineering.
UMD CS Masters Brochure 
The Master of Science in Computer Science Brochure contains detailed information about admission to the Graduate School, how to apply for financial aid, and the requirements that must be completed for the degree (Updated 10/20/2006).
Current Graduate Students
There are currently 20 full-time graduate students pursuing the M.S. degree in Computer Science. Each student has a graduate teaching assistantship or a research assistantship.
List of Graduate Alumni (with links to some theses)
Since the establishment of the graduate program in computer science, 155 students have been awarded the Master of Science in Computer Science degree at UMD.
Application for Graduate School
Below you will find important links through the UMD Graduate School for applying directly online. Please examine each link that pertains to you and fill out all of the information required for admission.
- Letter of Admission
- Instructions for Admission
- Application for Admission Form
- Instruction Sheet for Application for Financial Assistance Form
- Application for Graduate Assistantship or Graduate School Fellowship
- International Student Financial Certification Statement
Deadlines
March 15 - 30, 2007 -- Initial Round of Financial Aid Decisions
The decisions on admissions and financial aid for the next academic year are made during this period. To be considered in the first round, an applicant must have submitted an admissions application by March 15.April 15, 2007 -- Deadline for Fall 2007 Admission
April 15 - 30, 2007 -- Notification of Financial Aid
The department makes its offers of financial aid as early as possible in the spring of the year. Although we attempt to make all offers by April 15th, for various reasons during a particular year this may not be possible. In this case, offers may be made as later as April 30th. If you are awarded financial aid, you will be notified by email no later than April 30th.
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