Programme at a Glance
Intake and Application
Overview
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Computing – Computer Science Specialisation (MComp CS) offers students the opportunity to delve deep into the core areas of computer science, hone their expertise, and learn about the recent advances in the field.
The MComp CS programme will equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to face new technical challenges and expand their career options as IT professionals and leaders. The programme emphasises the fundamentals of computer science while providing the flexibility to pursue knowledge in each individual’s interest areas.
Choose from a diverse range of courses, spanning areas like computer systems, data management, programming language, software engineering, artificial intelligence (Al), human-computer interaction (HCI), and algorithms.
There is also the option to push the boundaries of innovation and work closely with a professor on a research project of a student’s interest.
Admission to the NUS MComp CS programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:
| Academic | Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours) in Computing, or Bachelor's Degree with Honours in a related discipline, or Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours) in a business-related discipline |
| Skill/Experience | For holders of undergraduate qualifications other than a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Computing, (see above), two years of information technology (IT) industry experience |
| English Language | Applicants whose medium of university instruction is not completely in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 90 (Internet-based), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 6.0. Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. |
| Other | Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) minimum scores of 320 (Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning) and 3.5 (Analytical Writing), or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) minimum score of 650, or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores for graduates from Indian universities. Candidates may be required to sit for other tests as prescribed by the School. Note: GRE scores are valid for five years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. |
Candidates may visit the official Educational Testing Service (ETS) website for scheduling of TOEFL/GRE tests.
Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application information and all supporting documents are truthful and correct. NUS reserves the right to verify information provided as part of an application. False or misleading information in an application (including but not limited to test scores, resumes, certificates, transcripts, etc.) is grounds for admission rejection, revocation and/or dismissal from the University.
The NUS MComp programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
| Full-time | 18 months |
| Part-time | 30 months |
Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.
The NUS MComp CS is a 40-Unit coursework-based Master’s Degree programme that offers three pathways to complete the programme:
Coursework Option, which comprises:
Specialisation courses (minimum 20 Units), and
Non-specialisation courses (20 Units), which may include level 4000 to 6000 courses offered by the School of Computing.
Note: Of the courses required above, a maximum of two may be Level 4000.
Project Option, which comprises:
Computing project (8 Units),
Specialisation courses (minimum 16 Units), and
Non-specialisation courses (16 Units).
Note: Of the courses required above, a maximum of two may be Level 4000.
Dissertation Option, which comprises:
Dissertation (16 Units),
Specialisation courses (minimum 12 Units), and
Non-specialisation courses (12 Units).
Note: Of the courses required above, a maximum of two may be Level 4000.
Note: Most level 5000 courses are conducted in the evenings.
Specialisation Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CS4249 | Phenomena and Theories of Human-Computer Interaction | 4 |
| CS5218 | Principles and Practice of Program Analysis | 4 |
| CS5223 | Distributed Systems | 4 |
| CS5228 | Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining | 4 |
| CS5229 | Advanced Computer Networks | 4 |
| CS5232 | Formal Specification and Design Techniques | 4 |
| CS5233 | Simulation and Modelling Techniques | 4 |
| CS5234 | Algorithms at Scale | 4 |
| CS5239 | Computer System Performance Analysis | 4 |
| CS5250 | Advanced Operating Systems | 4 |
| CS5340 | Uncertainty Modelling in AI | 4 |
| CS5421 | Database Applications Design and Tuning | 4 |
| CS5446 | AI Planning and Decision Making | 4 |
Note: For more information about the courses listed above (as well as other courses offered in the current academic year), please visit NUSMODS.
To graduate from the NUS MComp CS programme, students must meet the following requirements:
| Programme and/or Specialisation | Read and pass a total of 40 Units. |
| Course and/or Qualification | Refer to the respective Option in the Programme Structure above. |
| Grade Point Average (GPA) | Minimum 3.0 (out of maximum 5.0)
Please see also the University’s minimum standards for Continuation and Graduation Requirements. Specific programmes may implement stricter or additional requirements. |
| Other | Not applicable |
The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.
| Tuition | S$52,550.00
(excluding GST) /
Note: The tuition fee stated above is for 40 Units. Students who are required to take more than 40 Units for programme completion are subject to supplementary tuition fees. |
| Application | S$109.00 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable |
| Acceptance | S$5,000.00 (excluding GST) Payable upon acceptance of offer Non-refundable and non-transferable Will be credited towards tuition fees |
| Miscellaneous Student Fees | As published by Office of the University Registrar
Payable every regular semester |
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
The scholarships and financial assistance schemes presented here are examples of the kinds of funding from the University as well as third-party sponsors that might be available to eligible NUS Master's Degree (Coursework) programme students and applicants.
The information provided is subject to change, and warranties cannot be provided as to its completeness or accuracy. Students and applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research, and refer to the relevant sponsors and/or websites for more detailed and up-to-date information.
NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate
School of Computing (SOC) Tuition Fee Subsidy
SG Digital Scholarship (Postgraduate)
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Tuition Fee Subsidies
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