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University of South Carolina
Overview
University of South Carolina / Department of Computer Science and Engineering is located in Columbia, SC.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Computer science and engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Software engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Computer science and engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Computer science and engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 11 |
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 General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
141
Applied
70
Accepted
32
Enrolled
Applying
40
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 1st | October 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 570 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
103
Total Graduate Students
27%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
72%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 0.97% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.85% |
| White or Caucasian | 35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | 2.91% |
Gender
Male (80%)
Female (19%)
Faculty
23
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 1
Male (21)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Computer security, computer vision, artificial intelligence, multiagent systems, bioinformatics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,401,714 |
Location & Contact
Address
Columbia, SC 29208
United States
United States
Contact
Dr. Duncan A. Buell
Phone: 803-777-7000
Phone: 803-777-7000