Applicants are expected to have completed or be in process of completing an undergraduate degree in computer science or its equivalent. For those who do not, they should meet the eligibility criteria on our MSCS Eligibility Criteria page.

Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following materials are required to be included with your online application:

• Transcripts
• Resume/CV
• Personal Statement
• Letter of Recommendation (Optional)

NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2024 applications.

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The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition

Estimated Cost of Attendance - 32 Unit Program

Download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.

   
PRASHANT VIBHOR AGARWAL

What were the main reasons you chose to pursue this graduate program at USC?
- The Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) program at USC is the first of its kind in the United States. No other university offers such a dedicated track for learning Artificial Intelligence.
- The cultural diversity at USC gives you an opportunity to see things from different perspectives allowing you to grow as an individual.
- Being one of top universities with world-class faculty doing cutting edge research and having an extensive alumni network doesn't hurt either.

Tell us about an exciting and unforgettable experience from your time so far at USC.
The grand Diwali festival held during my first semester at USC was an awesome experience for me. It gave me a sense of belonging, making it feel like a home away from home.

Which organizations/activities have you been involved with outside of the classroom?
I was a member of the E-board of HSO [Hindu Student Organization] which organized various events to celebrate religious occasions. I also served as a mentor in AthenaHacks, Southern California’s premier hackathon for women, femme, & non-binary students.

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   RUIJUN DENG

What were the main reasons you chose to pursue this graduate program at USC?
I decided to pursue an MS in Artificial Intelligence at USC because I always wanted to get a taste of what AI research looks like at the graduate level. USC's MS in AI program definitely provides the opportunity and resources for me to gain a deeper insight into the field.

What are some personal achievements or experiences you’d like to share?
I was fortunate to intern as a Software Engineer at Uber and will be joining the company after graduation.

What advice would you give future Viterbi students?
Take advantage of the abundant research opportunities here at USC. The research labs actively recruit student workers all seasons. If students are interested in doing research, I highly recommend them to apply.

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   SWARALI ATUL JOSHI

What are some personal achievements or experiences you’d like to share?
From never having lived alone to living alone in a foreign country, I've become much more independent. USC provides a strong support network to its students and I can truly say that it's a home away from home.

Which organizations/activities have you been involved with outside of the classroom?
I actively volunteer with Friends and Neighbors (FND), a community service program. It's a great opportunity to participate in varied volunteering opportunities and make new friends!

What do you like most about living in Los Angeles?
I love the weather! Los Angeles also has a lot of tourist attractions like the Griffith Park Observatory and Santa Monica beach.

2022 First Destinations Survey - Outcomes*

Alumni Employment - 2022*
(Companies & Job Titles)

• Antra Inc. - Full Stack Developer  
• Google - Software Development Engineer, Software Engineer  
• Microsoft - Data Scientist  
• TikTok - Software Engineer  
• Uber - Software Engineer  
• VisionX LLC - Full Stack Software Engineer  

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Internships (Summer 2023)**

Amazon; Arista Networks Inc,; Calix, Inc.; CloudBees, Inc.; Flawless AI; Intel Corporation; Kloudfuse; Loop Now Technologies, Inc.; Lumen Technologies; Qualcomm; The Trade Desk 

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* Information is based on a voluntary survey and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive view of the 2022 graduating class.

** Internship data is from CPT internships done by our international student population.

This program is not available through DEN. For a full list of the 40+ engineering graduate programs available online, please visit Online DEN@Viterbi Offerings.