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Master of Science in Computer Science

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Master of Science in Computer Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Fully accredited online program

Graduate from the University of Colorado Boulder.

$15,750 USD total tuition

Flexible payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Finish in 24 months

Complete 30 courses (30 credit hours) full or part time

100% online learning

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers

Tuition & Financing

Flexible payment options and transparent pricing

With “pay-as-you-go” tuition, you only need to pay for the courses you’re taking in the next 8-week session when you enroll. This allows for greater budgeting flexibility. Tuition is $525 per credit hour and $15,750 for the full 30-credit master’s degree.

$15,750 USD tuition total
With a significantly lower cost than comparable programs, you can pursue a high-quality education at a more affordable price.
Pay-as-you-go tuition
This flexible payment model means you only pay for the courses in your next session.
Go at your own pace
Start during any enrollment window and take breaks when you need to with no penalties.
Transparent pricing
No additional student fees. Your CU tuition includes access to CU courses, required CU system access, exam proctoring costs, dedicated course support, and online career resources.

Admissions Information

Contact the CU Boulder MS-CS team at cuboulder-mscs@coursera.org if you have any questions.

Important Dates

Summer 2025 Session 2 classes will be 5 weeks instead of 8 weeks. Ensure you have enough time to complete all course content before the for-credit session ends on Aug. 1. CU Boulder will not issue extensions for incomplete work.

  • June 16: Enrollment Opens (9 a.m. MT)
  • June 30: Classes Start (9 a.m. MT)
  • July 18: Enrollment Closes (5 p.m. MT)
  • July 29 : Proctored Exams Scheduling Deadline (4:50 p.m. MT)
  • July 29: Peer-graded Assignments Due (4:50 p.m. MT)
  • Aug. 1: Classes End (11:59 p.m. MT)

Uncoming Events

  • July 10: Be Boulder: Earning and Online Degree with University of Colorado Boulder. Register here!
  • August 21: Overview of CU Boulder's MS in Computer Science Program. Register here!

Admissions Information

Contact the CU Boulder MS-CS team at cuboulder-mscs@coursera.org if you have any questions.

Important Dates

Summer 2025 Session 2 classes will be 5 weeks instead of 8 weeks. Ensure you have enough time to complete all course content before the for-credit session ends on Aug. 1. CU Boulder will not issue extensions for incomplete work.

  • June 16: Enrollment Opens (9 a.m. MT)
  • June 30: Classes Start (9 a.m. MT)
  • July 18: Enrollment Closes (5 p.m. MT)
  • July 29 : Proctored Exams Scheduling Deadline (4:50 p.m. MT)
  • July 29: Peer-graded Assignments Due (4:50 p.m. MT)
  • Aug. 1: Classes End (11:59 p.m. MT)

Uncoming Events

  • July 10: Be Boulder: Earning and Online Degree with University of Colorado Boulder. Register here!
  • August 21: Overview of CU Boulder's MS in Computer Science Program. Register here!

Enrollment for Summer 1 session is open

Summer 1 enrollment closes on June 13, 2025.

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