About Computer Science in Drexel University

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Computing & Informatics houses research groups actively conducting research on a wide range of topics in Computer Science, including artificial intelligence, algorithms, computer vision and graphics, programming languages, networks, privacy and security, high-performance computing, software engineering, computer algebra. The department emphasizes both interdisciplinary and applied research and is supported by major federal research grants from the National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, as well as by private sources.

Drexel’s 45-credit Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS) program offers a multidisciplinary and in-depth understanding of the core and advanced topics in the rapidly growing and exciting field of computer science, while placing equal emphasis on theory and practice to prepare students for top professional positions. MS in Computer Science graduates become practicing computational scientists, computer specialists, or software engineers in business, industry or government.

Students enrolled in the PhD in Computer Science program are expected to become experts in a research area in computer science or its interdisciplinary field with other disciplines. The program ensures that students gain core knowledge of the fundamental computer science areas and to conduct leading-edge research at the forefront of a selected area. The PhD in Computer Science is for students with research interests in the following areas: artificial intelligence, computer graphics, computer science education, computer vision, human-computer interaction, information assurance and security, networks, scientific computing, and software engineering.

The Post-Bachelor's Certificate Program in Computer Science accepts applicants who hold bachelor degrees in areas other than Computer Science and offers them opportunities to learn the fundamentals of programming and theory in computer science. The aim is to provide an efficient and systematic education on basics of computer science without any prerequisite knowledge. The certificate program may also serve as an on-ramp to a Master of Science in Computer Science or Software Engineering if completed with predetermined grade requirements.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree 

English language requirements 

• IELTS : 6.5
• TOEFL IBT: 90
• PTE : 60

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