Master of Science in Computer Science with Specialization in Intelligent Robotics. +Students may include in their programs research for an optional master’s thesis conducted in collaboration with industry.
Interested in this program but did not earn a BS in Computer Science? Visit our MSCS Eligibility Criteria page.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring 2024 | September 15, 2023 |
| Fall 2024 | December 15, 2023 |
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
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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TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW
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.
HEJIA ZHANG
Why did you choose to enroll at USC?
I believed USC would become a right place for me to purse my robotics dream because it is one of the few universities that have a robotics specialized program. USC also has a very strong school of engineering where I could get inspiration and collaboration from different fields from different fields such as electrical engineering and mechanical engineering
What's an experience at USC that you'll never forget?
I will never forget the project which finally lead to my first "first-author" paper. This project grounded my research skills and gave my a deeper insight into robotics. On the other hand, this project also could not be done without help and support from my supervisor Professor Gaurav Sukhatme who is always open to different ideas and willing to support his students to do the research they are interested in, Professor Stefanos Nikolaidis who is willing to edit the paper again and again to pursue perfection.
What did you enjoy most about living in California?
I would say the weather is perfect. In Los Angeles, I could also find many Asian restaurants.
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STEFAN NICULAE
Why did you choose to enroll at USC?
I chose USC because of its academic reputation and strong alumni network, both essential for future career paths, whether in the academia, the industry, or entrepreneurship. This, coupled with a great location and focus on not just learning but also personal growth. This made USC a top choice for me.
What's an experience at USC that you'll never forget?
Hearing the Marching Band for the first time. Never thought I'd tolerate even hearing it, but I instantly loved it!
What advice would you give future Viterbi students?
Get involved in as many things as you have energy for! Definitely sign up for your favorite activities, whether they are dancing, sport, robotics or anything else -- there is sure to be a group at USC that shares your passion. Also be sure to try something new -- go to a competition, try a hackathon, pickup a new hobby! But while it's all very exciting, don't forget to schedule time for yourself as well. It can quickly get overwhelming and you can end up burnt out, so definitely explore, but do so in moderation.
Alumni Employment
- Amazon
- Amazon Robotics - Software Development Engineer
- Cognitiv.ai - Machine Learning Engineer
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- Information Sciences Institute - Postdoc Research Fellow
- Intel - Automation Software Engineer
- Metecs - Robotics Engineer
- Near Earth Autonomy - Software Engineer
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