University of Massachusetts Amherst
The flagship public campus of the University of Massachusetts system. Its Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences is home to the 2024 ACM Turing Award winners for reinforcement learning.
- Fees₹57.7 lakh a year
- To get inDegree needed (see entry)
- StartsSpring
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CostFees, in your currency and in rupees
| Level | Tuition | In rupees | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| PG | USD 60,750 / programme (page does not say per year or whole programme) | about ₹57.7 lakh | out-of-state/international students, MS Computer Science on campus, total tuition and mandatory fees; academic year not stated |
Rupee figures at ₹94.96 per USD (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United States.
Can I get in?Entry requirements for Indian students
- After a degree (PG)
- MS Computer Science: applicants unsure whether their degree equals a U.S. four-year degree are told to use the WES degree equivalency tool before applying. No published % / CGPA cut-off found.
- Tests
- GRE optional for MS Computer Science (not submitting 'will not harm an applicant's chances').
CoursesPopular programmes with Indian students
- MS in Computer Science (on campus)PG · 30 credits; the college says plan on two to four years depending on course load · Intake: Spring, Fall
- MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (thesis or non-thesis)PG · 30 credits (non-thesis) or 21 credits plus 9-credit thesis; duration not stated
ApplyHow and when to apply
Route: direct, online via the UMass Amherst Graduate School (https://www.umass.edu/graduate/apply)
- 2026-10-01 Spring 2027 · MS Computer Science (campus)
- 2026-12-15 Fall 2027 · MS Computer Science, early decision
- 2027-03-15 Fall 2027 · MS Computer Science, regular decision
After you graduateWork after study
F-1 graduates can usually work on OPT (often 12 months); graduates of eligible STEM degrees can apply for a further two-year STEM OPT extension (DHS Study in the States). The university's own careers figures were not checked (site blocked).
Life thereLife in Amherst, Massachusetts
- Did you know? UMass Amherst professor emeritus Andrew Barto and his former UMass Ph.D. student Richard Sutton won the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award, often called the Nobel of computing, for founding reinforcement learning.
Sources (7)
- www.cics.umass.edu/academics/ms-computer-science-campus
- www.cics.umass.edu/academics/ms-computer-science-campus/ms-campus-tuition-and-fees
- www.cics.umass.edu/academics/ms-computer-science-campus/how-apply-ms-program-campus
- www.cics.umass.edu/about
- www.cics.umass.edu/news/barto-2024-acm-turing-award
- catalog.umass.edu/gradbulletin/2023-2024/Page22240.html
- studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/stem-opt-extension-overview
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Questions families ask
Is the GRE required for the MS in Computer Science?
No. The college says the GRE is optional and not submitting it will not harm your chances.
When can I start the MS in Computer Science?
Spring or Fall. For 2027 entry the deadlines are 1 Oct 2026 (Spring), 15 Dec 2026 (Fall early decision) and 15 Mar 2027 (Fall regular decision).
How much does the MS in Computer Science cost?
The college lists total tuition and mandatory fees of USD 60,750 for out-of-state/international students. Confirm with the university whether this is per year or for the whole programme.
Is my 3-year Indian degree accepted?
The college asks applicants unsure whether their degree equals a U.S. four-year degree to check with the WES equivalency tool before applying.
Can I work in the USA after the MS?
F-1 graduates can usually use OPT (often 12 months), and graduates of eligible STEM degrees can apply for a two-year STEM OPT extension.
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