Master of Computer Science

University of Illinois

Accredited master's degree

Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

$19,840 - $24,128 USD

Competitively priced with pay-as-you-go tuition

Finish in 12-36 months

8 courses total, 10-12 hours per week

100% online learning

Hands-on learning from anywhere, no travel required

Academics

Earn a master’s degree in Computer Science or choose the Data Science track

In this degree program, you can pursue a Master of Computer Science or specialize in data science through the Master of Computer Science in Data Science track.

Choose your path

Customize your master’s to your career goals by choosing the computer science or data science track.

Earn your degree in 12 to 36 months

Complete 8 courses (a total of 32 credit hours) to earn your MCS or MCS-DS degree.

Modular course structure

Lectures are organized into weekly modules, which can be absorbed via video playback or interactive transcript. Pace yourself through online lectures before meeting with the professor and classmates to dive deeper into the material.

Flexibility

You can access lectures and quizzes on demand, and schedule meetings with professors and teaching assistants (during their office hours). You can access classes from your mobile device, and download videos and readings for offline work.

Global online classrooms & projects

Experience a global online classroom with peers from around the world. sessions. Faculty work with students via interactive classes, projects, and office hours.

Application Information

Applications are open three times per year, for cohorts starting in the fall, spring, and summer.

Summer 2025 Application Information:

Application deadline: February 15, 2025.

Join our next event: University of Illinois' Master of Computer Science (MCS) and (MCS-DS) Program Webinar | January 15 at 11 a.m. CT | Register now!

Have questions? Please email the Illinois MCS team at [email protected] .

Application Information

Applications are open three times per year, for cohorts starting in the fall, spring, and summer.

Summer 2025 Application Information:

Application deadline: February 15, 2025.

Join our next event: University of Illinois' Master of Computer Science (MCS) and (MCS-DS) Program Webinar | January 15 at 11 a.m. CT | Register now!

Have questions? Please email the Illinois MCS team at [email protected] .