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University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Overview
University of Nevada, Las Vegas / Department of Computer Science is located in Las Vegas, NV, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 20 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional Project |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
52
Applied
37
Accepted
22
Enrolled
Applying
60
Application Fee - Domestic
95
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | June 1st | February 1st | No |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 2.75; 2 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA of 3.5; 3 letters of recommendation; statement of purpose |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | March 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
60
Total Graduate Students
56%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 6.67% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 0% |
| White or Caucasian | 21% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 3.33% |
| Unknown | 10% |
Gender
Male (71%)
Female (28%)
Faculty
14
Total faculty
Full-time - 13
Part-time - 1
Male (12)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Algorithms, computer graphics, databases and data mining, distributed systems and networks, big data analytics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 345,984 |
Location & Contact
Address
4505 South Maryland Parkway
Box 454019
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4019
United States
Box 454019
Las Vegas, NV 89154-4019
United States
Contact
Dr. Laxmi Gewali
Chair/Professor
Email: laxmi.gewali@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-4028
Fax: 702-895-2639
Chair/Professor
Email: laxmi.gewali@unlv.edu
Phone: 702-895-4028
Fax: 702-895-2639
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