Why choose MS CS at CityU Seattle?
CityU’s MS in Computer Science equips students with advanced skills in programming, AI, ML, cloud, and security, while offering depth in full-stack development and hands-on capstone or internship experience preparing graduates to innovate, lead projects, and advance in technology careers.
Online Duration
8 Months
On-Campus Duration
12 Months
Internship
Included
STEM Designated
Yes
Earn an MS Computer Science Degree from City University of Seattle
Turn credits into milestones with an industry-shaped curriculum built for real-world skills.
1. Data Analysis in Excel
Introduction to Excel
Data Analysis in Excel I: Function,Formula & Chart
Data Analysis in Excel II: Pivots and Lookups
2. Analytics Problem Solving
CRISP-DM Framework
Business and Data Understanding
Data Prep, Modelling, Evaluation & Deployment
350+
Hours of Learning
30+
Live Sessions
7+
Case Study/Projects
3+
Tools & Softwares
1. Core Courses (24 credits)
Artificial Intelligence for Data Science
Natural Language Processing for AI
Software Engineering
Programming for Computing
Cloud Computing
Secure Systems and Programs
Discrete Math and Algorithms for Computing
Machine Learning & Deep Learning*
2. Depth of Study (6 credits)
Full-Stack Development I: Mobile App (3 credits)
Full-Stack Development II: Web App. (3 credits)
3. Capstone (3 credits)
Computer Science Capstone (3 credits)
*3 Credits are waived off if Deep Learning or NLP Specialization is chosen from IIITB's ACPDS.
Accelerate your study abroad journey to outperform peers in the nearest campus intake* with advanced academic standing.
Significantly reduce tuition costs while gaining a world-class degree, global exposure, and strong career outcomes.
₹30.4 Lakhs ($34,200)
₹27.9 Lakhs ($32,000)
Merit-based
~₹57.8 Lakhs
Online Fee:
₹4.50 Lakhs ($5,150)
On Campus Fee:
₹22.4 Lakhs ($25,650)
Savings of ~₹2.9 Lakhs
On-Shore:
₹17.4 Lakhs ($20,000)
Savings of ~₹10.4 Lakhs
Merit-based
University discretion
~₹44.3 Lakhs
Savings of ~₹13.4 Lakhs
Check academic, language & work-ex requirements to determine your eligibility for this study abroad program.
Maximize your earning potential and get the same global career outcomes at an affordable cost.
Total Expense
Over 2 years
₹44.3 Lakhs
Total Earnings
In 3 years
₹2.6 Cr
Disclaimers
Important notes
1}Returns are calculated considering students work throughout the length of the PSW Visa.
2}Salary and stipend figures are approximate and represent a median value.
3}This is not a financial offering. Any references to returns are illustrative and indicate how you may potentially benefit from the Program.
4}The amounts shown are approximate values and may differ based on various factors. Living costs are approximately calculated for the length of on-shore component in/outside the campus.
5}Internship duration may vary from 3-6 months, wage/hour is taken as ~$15/hour for internship stipend.
A global hub for innovation, research, and real-world learning surrounded by opportunity, energy, and global ambition.
Seattle offers top universities, corporate HQs, culture, innovation & transit, making it a vibrant hub for student growth.
Living Cost
$20,000 per annum
upGrad Students
100+
upGrad USP
Alumni Support
$94,846
Avg salary
per annum
42,600+
Job
openings
Software Developers are responsible for building, testing, and maintaining applications that deliver efficient and reliable digital solutions.
$97,401
Avg salary
per annum
29,500+
Job
openings
Application Developers are responsible for building, testing, and refining software apps that deliver seamless user experiences and business value.
$91,326
Avg salary
per annum
4,500+
Job
openings
Front End Developers are responsible to build user interfaces, ensure responsiveness, enhance user experience, and implement interactive features.
$98,199
Avg salary
per annum
11,000+
Job
openings
Data Scientists are responsible to analyze complex data, build predictive models, extract insights, and support data-driven business decisions.
$99,375
Avg salary
per annum
42,000+
Job
openings
Software Engineers are responsible to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, ensuring functionality, scalability, and performance.
$97,374
Avg salary
per annum
4,000+
Job
openings
Data Engineers are responsible to design, build, and maintain data pipelines, ensure data quality, optimize storage, and enable reliable analytics.
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Get personalized expert guidance to simplify your journey — from university selection to application success.
upGrad learners receive exclusive scholarships of up to 40% to make their global education more accessible.
We offer IELTS prep by experienced individuals to help you reach the desired proficiency and achieve the required score.
Maximize your chances of funding with our expert guidance on third-party credit facility. Access loans at competitive interest rates.
Gain access to visa mocks and guidance to breeze through your visa process.
Use our free tools to calculate expenses, assess scores, know your loan EMI—before you apply.
Your admission journey, simplified and supported at every stage.
State-of-the-art labs, student clubs & career centers—fostering learning, leadership & community.
Hear from our learners who turned their study-abroad dreams into reality.
Everything you need to know about pathway program at CityU Seattle, USA.
City University of Seattle’s campus is located in downtown Seattle, minutes from the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, Experience Music Project, award-winning restaurants, and nightlife. Love the outdoors? In Seattle, you’re surrounded by parks and opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring just minutes outside of the city.
City University of Seattle is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, a regional accrediting body approved by the US Department of Education. Regional accreditation serves as the most important means of assuring the quality of higher education through rigorous peer review and evaluation.
City University of Seattle will have 4 quarter-based intakes for students coming through this route. The first intake of the year will be the January (Winter) intake, the second intake of the year will be the April (Spring), the third intake of the year will be the July (Summer) intake, and the fourth intake will be the October (Fall). Though the application process for the City University of Seattle will start during the IIIT Bangalore online program, you will be able to go to the City University of Seattle in the nearest intake which is at least 3 months away from completion of your IIIT Bangalore program.
Yes, City University of Seattle does provide housing facilities at the campus. For more information, you can check the Checkout Cornish Commons here.
upGrad will apply for you at City University of Seattle once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter from City University of Seattle, you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application for admission to City University of Seattle. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores to accelerate this process.
The list of documents that are required to make an application to City University of Seattle for a final offer letter are:
• Passport
• Class 10th & 12th marksheet and certificate
• Graduation all mark sheets, Graduation Transcript and Graduation Degree
• Statement of purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• English Proficiency Score Card (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)
• Personal Statement
• Bank and financial declaration form + Sponsor statement (if applicable
• Consent Form
To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:
For IIIT Bangalore:
• B.E. or B.Tech or B.Sc. with (IT/Computer Science/Electronics and Communication) or BCA graduates with a minimum of 50% of marks are eligible to apply. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 10.
For City University of Seattle :
• An aggregate score of 3.0 CGPA and above in the Advanced Certificate Program in Data Science with a minimum of 3.0 GPA in each course.
• TOEFL >= 87 or IELTS >= 6.5 or Duolingo >= 110 or PTE >= 59.
upGrad, IIIT Bangalore, City University of Seattle, US, world-renowned faculty, and many industry leaders have committed a lot of time to conceptualizing and creating this program to make sure that the learners can receive the best possible learning experience in Computer Science. Hence, we want to make sure that the participants of this program also show a very high level of commitment and passion for Computer Science. For entry into City University of Seattle, US, students have to successfully complete the IIIT Bangalore program with a minimum of 3 GPA or above on the band of 4.
Yes, upGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and will also organize training on how to write a good SOP.
You may be eligible to work in the US while studying if your study permit includes a condition that says you can work on or off-campus. You must also meet all the other requirements. You can only start working in the US when you start your study program. You can't work before your studies begin.
Living expenses in the US for international students are USD 22,900
Up to 12-15 Hours/Week of time commitment is expected to be able to graduate from the program.
Our dedicated Student Support Team is available to resolve your non-academic queries.
Email us at studentsupport@upgrad.com to receive a response within 24 hours. For any urgent queries, please use the Call-Back option on the learning platform and get a response within 2 working hours.
Additionally, an upGrad buddy will enhance the learners’ experience by engaging with them to ensure they are on track with upcoming deadlines, and submissions, offer guidance, and resolve their non-academic queries.
0% EMI with Third Party Credit Facilitators /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.
1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)
2. Is there any minimum transaction limit ?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.
3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI ?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.
4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for the EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.
5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.
6. Can I use my International credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?
Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.
7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI ?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.
8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards ?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the student, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards. Yes, Example :
HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000
ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000
9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.
10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.
11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.
Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000
Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850
[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate]
EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000
Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000
Refund Policy:
Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
Deferral policy applicable only for International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (“IIIT Bangalore”)
• The first deferral request to any program offered by IIIT Bangalore (pre-program commencement or post-program commencement) shall be free for one time.
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