M.S. Computer Science

The NYU Tandon School of Engineering dates to 1854, the founding date for both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Our school was, quite literally, the birthplace of the American Dream; it was our alum James Truslow Adams who coined that phrase in 1931. Just as it was then, Tandon is a place where ambitious students from all walks of life get the solid education they need to launch their careers. A January 2014 merger created a comprehensive school of education and research in engineering and applied sciences as part of a global university, with close connections to engineering programs at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai. We believe diversity is integral to excellence, and are creating a vibrant, inclusive, and equitable environment for all of our students, faculty and staff. Our mission is to be a world-class engineering school that puts students first and is home to lifelong learning. We will be the place that makes the American dream possible; the home of engaged critical thinkers and makers of the future.

Scholarship Appeal for Returning Undergraduates Any returning undergraduate student whose family has experienced a change in financial circumstance may submit an appeal for additional scholarship. Appeal scholarships are not guaranteed. Once awarded, appeal scholarships generally are not renewable. In order to be eligible to apply, the student must be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program, be in good academic standing, and have at least the first semester completed at the time of submission. Visit the Financial Aid website to learn more and to submit an appeal.

ASPIRE Scholarship for Service The ASPIRE (A Scholarship for Service Partnership for Interdisciplinary Research and Education) scholarship assists in educating and training the next generation of cybersecurity experts. The program aims to produce cybersecurity specialists who understand information-security issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. ASPIRE is funded by the Federal Scholarship for Service (SFS), a partnership between the National Science Foundation and the Department of Homeland Security to strengthen the United States’ information safety. The scholarship is administered by the NYU Center for Cybersecurity at Tandon School of Engineering. Approximately 6 scholarships are awarded annually to both undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to studying cybersecurity, either as a major, minor, or in fulfillment of elective requirements, as well as committed to training and working in cybersecurity post-graduation. The scholarship provides 100% NYU tuition for 2 years plus a generous stipend in exchange for 2 years of service in a US government agency working in cybersecurity after graduation. Visit the NYU ASPIRE website for eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions.

Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Program The purpose of the DoD Cyber Scholarship program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent within the DoD cyber workforce. The scholarship, funded by the DoD, is administered by the NYU Center for Cybersecurity at Tandon School of Engineering. One to two scholarships may be awarded annually to both NYU undergraduate and graduate students who are committed to studying cybersecurity, either as a major, minor, or in fulfillment of elective requirements, as well as committed to training and working in cybersecurity post-graduation with a DoD agency. The scholarship provides 100% NYU tuition for 2 years plus a generous stipend in exchange for 2 years of service in a DoD agency working in cybersecurity after graduation. Visit the NYU DoDCySp website to learn more and apply.

Schwarzman Scholars Through the Schwarzman Scholars fellowship, students will develop the skills necessary to become a global leader through an immersive experience designed to form a global community. Selected scholars will receive a scholarship to pursue a one-year Master's Degree in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing, China. During the duration of the program, students will learn to navigate and understand China's role in global affairs, leading them to better understand the geopolitical landscape of the 21st century. To learn more, visit the Schwarzman Scholars website.

FIRST Scholarship NYU is a scholarship provider on behalf of FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics.) This one-time $2,000 scholarship is awarded to facilitate the stated mission of FIRST® — to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. High school students who have participated or are participating in high-school-level FIRST Robotics Competition and/or FIRST Tech Challenge teams are eligible to apply. Students must complete a brief application and submit one letter of recommendation before confirming their decision to matriculate at NYU Tandon. The deadline each year is June 1st.

World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Alumni Scholarship NYU is a proud academic partner of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO), promoting robotics in STEM education worldwide. Since 2004, WRO tournaments are organized in more than 65 countries and each season new countries join the movement. The WRO international final in November is hosted by a different country each year. Participants in this annual final who are admitted to the NYU Tandon School of Engineering are eligible to apply for one-time scholarship, up to $2,000. Students must complete a brief application and submit one letter of recommendation before confirming their decision to matriculate at NYU Tandon. The deadline each year is June 1st. To apply, please complete the WRO Alumni Scholarship Form.

Romanelli Endowed Scholarship The NYU Tandon School of Engineering invites newly admitted, incoming first year students to apply for the Nicholas and Angelica Romanelli Endowed Scholarship. Recipients of the scholarship must demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a connection to Italy. The scholarship is intended to support one new freshman each year and support that scholar throughout his or her university tenure.

ACEC New York The American Council of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC New York) offers over 20 different scholarships of varying amounts, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, for engineering students in New York who are pursuing their final year of undergraduate study. Scholarships from the ACEC New York are only offered once to recipients and those who receive awards must intend to continue begin their post-graduation careers in New York State. Visit the ACEC website to learn more and apply.

The Tau Beta Pi Association Scholarship The Tau Beta Pi Association Scholarship Program was established in 1998 with five awards named in honor of former Emeritus R.H. Nagel. Awards have been made to more than 2,798 members of Tau Beta PI for their senior year of engineering study. Applicants must be a member of the Tau Beta Pi Association; scholars receive a full-year award of $2000.

Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship The Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship program invests in the next generation of STEM talent by awarding $10,000 to 200 recipients who are studying computer science or engineering. The scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate freshmen and sophomores with a 2.5 GPA and is renewable for up to three years. Students from diverse backgrounds or who identify with groups who have been historically underrepresented in STEM are strongly encouraged to apply.

Global Awards The NYU Office of Global Awards supports undergraduate students applying for competitive, merit-based fellowships, scholarships, and internships, including the Goldwater Scholarship which awards up to $7,500 for undergraduate students studying mathematics, engineering, and natural sciences who plan to pursue careers in research. .

Funding for Study Away There are a number of funding opportunities to help make an abroad experience more affordable. Some of these are internal to NYU, while others are external. More information can be found via the Tandon Study Abroad Tuition, Expenses, & Scholarships webpage.

We offer a highly adaptive M.S. in Computer Science program that lets you shape the degree around your interests. Besides our core curriculum in the fundamentals of computer science, you have a wealth of electives to choose from.  You can tailor your degree to your professional goals and interests in areas such as cybersecurity, data science, information visualization, machine learning and AI, graphics, game engineering, responsible computing, algorithms, and web search technology.

Job opportunities in computer science are challenging and diverse, and we expect to see steady demand for highly qualified graduates at all levels.  As a graduate, you can explore careers in areas such as applications programming, big data, software engineering, game design and programming, peer-to-peer networks, computer vision and imaging, machine learning and AI, urban computing, and interactive data visualization. With our M.S. program in Computer Science, you will have significant curriculum flexibility, allowing you to adapt your program to your ambitions and goals as well as to your educational and professional background.   You will gain a solid grounding in the fundamentals of computer science, along with access to professional-level courses, and an opportunity to specialize in selected technology areas of your choice.

Admission to this program requires you to have an undergraduate degree in computer science, mathematics, science, or engineering, with a superior undergraduate record from an accredited institution. Applicants with degrees in other fields are considered individually for admission.