Computer Science M.S.

Be at the Forefront of Research, Discovery and Innovation

Houston is home to more than half of the Fortune 500 companies in Texas. That’s why a computer science degree will place you in a culture of movement, growth, and advancement. The Computer Science Master of Science program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake takes your undergraduate computer science academic foundation and injects practical industrial technologies with real-world experience. The curriculum will help you develop a broad background in computer science areas relating to system and application software development.

Break New Ground in Technology

Computer science is about finding solutions to problems, so if you are the creative type, you’ll be among like-minded innovators in work environments that become a breeding ground for new and inventive concepts. This degree emphasizes the development of the skills and analytical abilities necessary for design while developing computer-based solutions to complex systems' problems. You will understand software and hardware principles in scientific, industrial and commercial applications, while learning the basics of data structures, software engineering, operating systems, database systems design, discrete mathematics, and computer architecture.

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Admission Requirements

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Computer Science M.S.
Admission Deadline

Standard Graduate Admission Deadline
Application

A standard university application is required.
Requirements
- 3.0 GPA.
- GRE Total Score of 290 (140 Verbal + 150 Quantitative).
- GRE Essay of 3.5.
- Additional Requirements – Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or closely related field and extensive background in Computer Science.
Effective Fall 2018
- 3.0 GPA.
- GRE total score of 290 (140 verbal + 150 quantitative).
- GRE is not required for students with Master's or Ph.D. degree, or undergraduate with bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited program.
- Additional Requirements - Undergraduate degree in computer science, mathematics, computer engineering or another disciplines related to computer science with extensive background of computer science.

Degree Requirements

UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.

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Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

Graduate Deadlines
Summer 2020

New Degree-Seeking Students - May 18 (Extended)
Former UHCL Students - May 25
Fall 2020

New Degree-Seeking Students - August 10 (Extended)
Former UHCL Students - August 10
Spring 2021

New Degree-Seeking Students - December 1
Former UHCL Students - January 19

Please note, some graduate programs have special requirements and different deadlines from those above. For more information visit How to Apply.

Former UHCL Students and non-degree seeking students applying after the deadlines above may be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the appropriate graduate enrollment counselor for more information.

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority – March 1
Final – June 1
Spring

Priority – August 1
Final – November 1
Summer*

Priority – February 1
Final – April 20

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.

Locations

University of Houston-Clear Lake

2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600

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