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Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

Oregon State's Corvallis computing and engineering routes include a research MS and a coursework-only MEng.

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Oregon State's Corvallis computing and engineering routes include a research MS and a coursework-only MEng. The CS MEng requires 45 quarter credits, which must not be confused with 45 semester credits. The MS involves research and an oral examination; students should compare supervision and completion requirements rather than assuming both awards provide the same experience.

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  1. Master of Science in Computer Science
  2. Master of Engineering in Computer Science
  3. Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Academic eligibility

  • Applicants need a recognised US four-year bachelor's-equivalent qualification and appropriate subject preparation.
  • The CS graduate page says GRE scores are not required for MS/PhD admission, and the college's MEng guidance also states that the GRE is not required.
  • Research fit and the degree's computing prerequisites still matter; a no-GRE policy does not remove the academic assessment.
  • Use the relevant MS or MEng instructions for transcripts, recommendations and statement requirements.

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Language requirements

  • Follow Oregon State's current graduate English-language rules and any higher requirement stated by the selected programme.
  • Accepted evidence, test versions and waivers must be checked before application.
  • Admission to a language or pathway course should not be represented as unconditional admission to a research master's or as guaranteed immigration approval.

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  • The department lists a fall 2027 research-MS cycle.
  • The MEng application table separately lists winter, spring and fall starts.
  • Confirm that the exact campus programme is offered for your chosen term; Ecampus and campus arrangements should not be combined into a single admission promise.

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Application deadlines

  • The CS and ECE pages list January 5, 2027 as the fall 2027 MS priority deadline.
  • The MEng table lists December 1, 2026 for winter 2027, March 1, 2027 for spring 2027 and August 15, 2027 for fall 2027.
  • PhD priority dates are different.
  • Allow for review, complete documentation and immigration processing even where a later application date is shown.

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International tuition

  • The official 2026–27 Corvallis graduate table lists College of Engineering non-resident tuition at USD 1,335 for one quarter credit and USD 12,015 for nine credits in a quarter.
  • Mandatory fees, insurance and living expenses are additional.
  • The resident engineering rate is not the international rate; the nine-credit figure is neither an annual cost nor the total MEng price.
  • Future academic-year rates may change.

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Scholarships & funding

  • Research assistantships, fellowships and externally sponsored schemes have specific conditions.
  • Oregon State's internationally sponsored fellowship guidance is directed to eligible sponsored research students, not a universal MEng tuition discount.
  • Secure a written award and check whether it covers tuition, fees and living expenses before subtracting it from your financial plan.

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What can international students study at Oregon State University?

Selected programme options include Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Engineering in Computer Science, Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering. These are selected examples, not the full catalogue. Availability, campus, mode of study and teaching language must be checked for your intake.

What are the entry requirements for Oregon State University?

Applicants need a recognised US four-year bachelor's-equivalent qualification and appropriate subject preparation. The CS graduate page says GRE scores are not required for MS/PhD admission, and the college's MEng guidance also states that the GRE is not required. Research fit and the degree's computing prerequisites still matter; a no-GRE policy does not remove the academic assessment. Use the relevant MS or MEng instructions for transcripts, recommendations and statement requirements. Follow Oregon State's current graduate English-language rules and any higher requirement stated by the selected programme. Accepted evidence, test versions and waivers must be checked before application. Admission to a language or pathway course should not be represented as unconditional admission to a research master's or as guaranteed immigration approval.

How much are international tuition fees at Oregon State University?

The official 2026–27 Corvallis graduate table lists College of Engineering non-resident tuition at USD 1,335 for one quarter credit and USD 12,015 for nine credits in a quarter. Mandatory fees, insurance and living expenses are additional. The resident engineering rate is not the international rate; the nine-credit figure is neither an annual cost nor the total MEng price. Future academic-year rates may change. Fees are not a university-wide average. Confirm the exact course, fee year, currency, deposit, extra charges and refund conditions before paying.

When is the application deadline for Oregon State University?

The CS and ECE pages list January 5, 2027 as the fall 2027 MS priority deadline. The MEng table lists December 1, 2026 for winter 2027, March 1, 2027 for spring 2027 and August 15, 2027 for fall 2027. PhD priority dates are different. Allow for review, complete documentation and immigration processing even where a later application date is shown. The department lists a fall 2027 research-MS cycle. The MEng application table separately lists winter, spring and fall starts. Confirm that the exact campus programme is offered for your chosen term; Ecampus and campus arrangements should not be combined into a single admission promise. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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