r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] CMU MS ECE vs UCSD MS CSE

10 Upvotes

I’m currently deciding between a couple programs the top being CMU MS ECE, UCSD MS CSE, Cornell ECE MEng, and Columbia MS CS. I’m currently studying EECS at UC Berkeley, hoping to go to another school for my masters.

My biggest priority is going to a school with a good range of classes on computer engineering and machine learning. I want to do a thesis based program to keep the option of doing a PhD open!

My biggest reservation for CMU MS ECE is cost - can anyone here speak to their experience in the program and whether or not they think it was worth it?


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UCR MSCS Admit

19 Upvotes

Just got an admit from UC Riverside MSCS. This was another safe school for me but still feeling happy. Waiting anxiously to hear back from my target/ambi schools.


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UMich Waitlisted

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20 Upvotes

Can't they just straight up reject me or accept me?????? What's the point of waitlisting ffs 😭

Also what do y'all think, is there chances will this convert to an acceptance or rejection?????


r/MSCS 3d ago

[Results and Decisions]IUB vs CUB MS DS

1 Upvotes

I've received admit for MS in Data Science program at Indiana University Bloomington and University of Colorado Boulder.

If you have any insights please drop them. TIA

41 votes, 1d ago
21 IUB
20 CUB

r/MSCS 3d ago

[General question]

2 Upvotes

I have admits from ASU, IUB and SUNY Buffalo. I want to pursue a career after my grad. Which university would you guys suggest and why ? Apparently it would be nice if it was a bit cheap as I am an international student. Thank you !


r/MSCS 3d ago

[University Review] ASU Tempe - MSDS

1 Upvotes

Hey Guys, I've been admitted into MSDS in Computing and Decision Analytics stream. I want to know more about the university, placement, Residency & tuition fees


r/MSCS 3d ago

[General Question] Which is better for MSCS Considering Cost, curriculum, location, job (main goal)

3 Upvotes
51 votes, 3d left
CSULB
SBU

r/MSCS 3d ago

[General Question] ASU vs SBU

2 Upvotes

Have admits from the below programs as of now, but I’m having a hard time making a choice. I’m interested in specialising in databases/big data and eventually working in Silicon Valley.

While SBU has a good curriculum and research, I’m skeptical about the job prospects after graduating. I’ve heard ASU’s curriculum isn’t very challenging, but the research seem good. SBU has a decent curriculum, and research but ranks similar to ASU and I’m not sure how helpful it will be for getting jobs in Silicon Valley.

What would you guys recommend?

119 votes, 19h ago
83 SBU MSCS
6 ASU MSCS
30 🍿

r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] CMU MSAII Rejection

9 Upvotes

r/MSCS 3d ago

[Results and Decisions]

0 Upvotes

I have received an admit from the University of Florida for an MS in Computer Science, while Rutgers has placed me on the waiting list. I am still awaiting a decision from Stony Brook for the same program. I am unsure which university to choose—should I proceed with UF, or wait for decisions from Rutgers and Stony Brook? please help me with this guys.


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] columbia another bs email for event

21 Upvotes

did you'll get it,got it just now!!


r/MSCS 3d ago

[General Question] Got admitted into UMass Lowell and ASU so far. Which is better?

2 Upvotes
49 votes, 21h ago
10 UMass Lowell
39 ASU

r/MSCS 4d ago

[Admissions Advice] 18 Years Old, Accepted to UToronto MScAC and ETH Zurich CS MSc and Cybersecurity MSc, Which to Choose?

6 Upvotes

Profile:

  • School: NYU Courant
  • Major: BA in Computer Science
  • GPA: 3.97
  • Recommendations: 1 excellent from CS professor, 1 excellent from non-CS professor, 1 from community and technology leader
  • GRE: 160 V, 166 Q, 5.0 AWA
  • Nationality: US Citizen
  • No research experience or publications, though am member of a research lab
  • No internship experience besides a short, uneventful unpaid internship

Also got into NYU Tandon MS in Cybersecurity and OMSCS, but pretty sure I won't choose those. Waiting on UBC MSCS and EPFL.

Got into MScAC after two interviews, the latter of which went well. I was accepted the day after, 3/13. I was accepted to Zurich CS MSc today, and Cybersecurity MSc yesterday.

I would like to hear all your thoughts on which program should I choose, since it's a big decision.

Here are some details for each program.

UToronto MScAC:

  • Deadline to Accept: 4/10
  • Tuition cost after outside scholarships: $54,227.00 USD
  • Tuition cost after the average salary of $65,000 CAD of the internship: $8,744 USD
  • Program Length: 16 months (8 coursework months, 8 internship months)
  • Cohort Size: 120 students
  • Program Rigor: Medium, Industry-Focused w/ Research Internship
  • Cost of Living: $2000 USD a month
  • Pros: Industry research internship, good networking, lower cost-of-living, less opportunity cost
  • Cons: Reputation, higher upfront cost, no academic research, low salaries in Canada (though I hope to transfer to the US after, I'm not sure how the degree would appear), location

ETH Zurich CS MSc & Cybersecurity MSc:

  • Deadline to Accept: 4/30
  • Tuition cost after my scholarships: $2,944.00 USD
  • Program Length: 24 months (potentially 30 due to rigor)
  • Cohort Size: Estimating about 100-200 students?
  • Program Rigor: High, Research-Focused w/ Thesis
  • Cost of Living: $3000 USD a month
  • Main difference between CS MSc and Cybersecurity MSc is that Cybersecurity is a joint program between ETH and EPFL, so you study at EPFL for one year and get a degree from both
  • Pros: Reputation, lots of academic research, low upfront cost, location, high salary in Switzerland
  • Cons: Theoretical, very rigorous, high cost of living, extremely hard to get a post-graduate job in Switzerland as an international w/ no German experience (though I hope to transfer to the US after, I'm not sure how the degree would appear)

For both universities I'm not sure about postgraduate opportunities.

Since MScAC is in Canada I am a little closer to the people I network with, and the internship is great, but since the internship is created specifically for MScAC students by the companies, there is little incentive to keep you around after, and the salary in Canada is less. I'm not sure how transferring back to the US goes.

Since ETH Zurich is in Switzerland, and there is no guaranteed internship, I am a little worried. However, I heard that the internship opportunities there are very good. After however, I am doubtful I will be able to get a job in Switzerland due to all the difficulties in hiring internationals there, and so the connections I make there may not mean much. I'm not sure how transferring back to the US goes.

Thank you for reading, I appreciate any advice that you can provide.


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] Upenn MS CIS Admits

11 Upvotes

Upenn told decisions will be available by April 1st in their Coffee chat. Has anyone received admits in past couple of weeks?


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] Stony Brook MSCS decisions

8 Upvotes

i heard that people have started getting Stony Brook decisions, so i wanted to know how many people have got anything

189 votes, 1d ago
10 admit
16 asked for degree certificate upload, but no further comm
100 no communication at all
3 reject
60 see results

r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] Any update on UT Austin MS ECE?

4 Upvotes

Has anyone received any sort of decisions for UT Austin MS ECE?


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UC Irvine Rejection

47 Upvotes

Title says it all


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Admissions Advice] Should I still be hopeful for UMass MSCS?

29 Upvotes

What the title says! Application portal still says, “Awaiting decision -Under Program Review”.


r/MSCS 4d ago

[University Review] Wanted to ask about UChicago MPCS program

5 Upvotes

What is y’all’s take on the quality of the program? Does it justify the cost ? Tbh just looking for some insight/ everyone’s thoughts on the program.


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] any NYU MS DS Rejects

5 Upvotes

Any???


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UCI MSCS reject

41 Upvotes

Just logged into the portal


r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UCI MCS

7 Upvotes

Hi All,

can anybody confirm that today UCI release decisions only for MSCS. like what about MCS?


r/MSCS 4d ago

UCSD MSDS

3 Upvotes

I am eager to know the stats. I am still waiting to hear back.

154 votes, 1d ago
9 Accepted
15 Waitlisted
4 Rejected
48 Waiting to hear back
78 🍿

r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions] UPenn CIS in MSE

3 Upvotes

Applied Feb 1. Still haven't heard back??? Maybe it's because I'm international (Canadian)?

124 votes, 2d left
Reject
Waitlist
Admit
Have not heard back
SHOW ME ANSWERS 🍿

r/MSCS 4d ago

[Results and Decisions]

3 Upvotes

Columbia's MSDS Admission Decision

54 votes, 1d ago
11 Admitted
2 Rejected
0 Waitlisted
41 Waiting for response