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University of Pittsburgh
Overview
University of Pittsburgh / Department of Informatics and Networked Systems is located in Pittsburgh, PA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) | Information science | |
| (Certificate) | Big data analytics | |
| Master of Science in Telecommunications (MST) | Telecommunications | |
| (Certificate) | Telecommunications | |
| (Certificate) | Security assurance/information systems | |
| (Certificate) | Information science | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Information science | Telecommunications |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 113 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 7 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE, GMAT Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE, GMAT Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
931
Applied
801
Accepted
185
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | January 15th | Yes |
| Winter deadline | November 1st | June 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | June 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE, GMAT | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA of 3.0; previous course work in instructional programming language, statistics, mathematics, and probability | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE, GMAT | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Master's degree; minimum GPA of 3.3; course work in programming, cognitive psychology, systems analysis and design, data structures, and statistics or mathematics | |
| Additional Entrance Requirements | Master's degree in information science, telecommunications, or related field |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
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| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 6.5 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Institutionally-sponsored Loans Scholarship and/or loans Traineership Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
386
Total Graduate Students
85%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.52% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.04% |
| White or Caucasian | 9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1.81% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 1.04% |
| Unknown | 0.26% |
Gender
Male (65%)
Female (34%)
Faculty
41
Total faculty
Full-time - 24
Part-time - 17
Male (32)
Female (9)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Cybersecurity and privacy, social computing and networks, data analytics and data science, human-centered computing, spectrum use and enforcement |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
135 North Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
United States
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