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University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina, United StatesReviewed 22 October 2026

South Carolina's Columbia-campus Computer Science and Engineering department offers master's study and doctoral research across computing systems and computer engineering.

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South Carolina's Columbia-campus Computer Science and Engineering department offers master's study and doctoral research across computing systems and computer engineering. Some degrees also have distance-education options. Confirm the residential award, curriculum and research expectations; a distance option does not establish the same immigration or campus-study arrangement.

Selected programme examples

  1. Master of Science in Computer Science
  2. Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  3. Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
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Academic eligibility

  • The CSE admission page expects a degree from a recognised institution with a B average, stated as at least 3.0 on a four-point scale.
  • Applicants provide academic documents and programme-specific supporting materials.
  • Computer Engineering's graduate listing requests two recommendations, a résumé and personal statement.
  • Students without the expected computing background should ask about foundational requirements rather than assuming a generic STEM degree provides direct academic readiness.

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Language requirements

  • CSE publishes IELTS 6.5 and a Duolingo alternative among its international requirements.
  • Applicants should verify current accepted test versions and any higher programme or teaching-assistant standard.
  • Recognition of a prior degree and approval of an English waiver are separate decisions; neither should be promised based on a university directory listing.

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Study intakes

  • CSE's department page describes fall and spring review, while the Graduate School's Computer Engineering listing also lists summer.
  • Its campus and APOGEE options must be distinguished.
  • Ask the department to confirm whether the selected residential degree is accepting international applicants for the intended term.

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Application deadlines

  • The department lists recurring February 1 for fall and October 1 for spring, while the Graduate School's Computer Engineering listing gives May 1 as a summer/fall preferred date.
  • The department also retains fall 2025 late-request wording.
  • Because these pages are not fully aligned, confirm the current programme's dated call; do not advertise an old late-admission exception as a 2027 extension.

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International tuition

  • The Columbia Bursar's 2026–27 general graduate non-resident schedule lists USD 14,880 per full-time semester, or USD 1,240 per credit at the part-time rate.
  • Department/course fees, mandatory insurance and living costs can be additional.
  • This is the general campus schedule, not an offer-specific engineering total or a confirmed next-year fee.

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Scholarships & funding

  • CSE says incoming graduate students are automatically considered for teaching assistantships, while research appointments are awarded by grant-holding faculty.
  • Automatic consideration does not guarantee selection.
  • Awards have duties, renewal conditions and limits; ask whether an offer includes a stipend, tuition supplement and any remaining fees.

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What can international students study at University of South Carolina?

Selected programme options include Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science. 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 University of South Carolina?

The CSE admission page expects a degree from a recognised institution with a B average, stated as at least 3.0 on a four-point scale. Applicants provide academic documents and programme-specific supporting materials. Computer Engineering's graduate listing requests two recommendations, a résumé and personal statement. Students without the expected computing background should ask about foundational requirements rather than assuming a generic STEM degree provides direct academic readiness. CSE publishes IELTS 6.5 and a Duolingo alternative among its international requirements. Applicants should verify current accepted test versions and any higher programme or teaching-assistant standard. Recognition of a prior degree and approval of an English waiver are separate decisions; neither should be promised based on a university directory listing.

How much are international tuition fees at University of South Carolina?

The Columbia Bursar's 2026–27 general graduate non-resident schedule lists USD 14,880 per full-time semester, or USD 1,240 per credit at the part-time rate. Department/course fees, mandatory insurance and living costs can be additional. This is the general campus schedule, not an offer-specific engineering total or a confirmed next-year fee. 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 University of South Carolina?

The department lists recurring February 1 for fall and October 1 for spring, while the Graduate School's Computer Engineering listing gives May 1 as a summer/fall preferred date. The department also retains fall 2025 late-request wording. Because these pages are not fully aligned, confirm the current programme's dated call; do not advertise an old late-admission exception as a 2027 extension. CSE's department page describes fall and spring review, while the Graduate School's Computer Engineering listing also lists summer. Its campus and APOGEE options must be distinguished. Ask the department to confirm whether the selected residential degree is accepting international applicants for the intended term. A semester start date is not an application closing date. Check scholarship and visa timelines separately.

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