Master's Program
Tufts offers an outstanding master's program. There are many attractive features that characterize all the graduate programs at Tufts. In addition, our master's program has several advantages that you may not find at other universities.
Nearly all of our courses are taught by the same people who earn the department its reputation for innovative education and research. This is true both for our daytime and our evening courses-- they are taught predominantly by our full time faculty, not by adjuncts. Part-time masters students are fully integrated into our graduate program and are not second class citizens. In addition, we offer several classes each semester taught by expert industry practitioners on cutting-edge topics. As a result, our course offerings not only offer a solid foundation, but are also forward-looking: you will routinely be exposed to ideas here that represent where industry is headed in coming years.
Please read more about why you would want to study at Tufts.
The program has multiple tracks that make it easy for you to customize your route to the degree to your particular educational needs. Those looking to complete a more research-oriented degree can write a master's thesis. Those who want a research experience without the full burden of a thesis, or would like to implement a large software project instead of conducting novel research, can choose the project option.
Note that, in addition to the Masters in Computer Science degree, we also are the home department of the "Bioinformatics Track" of the new Interdisciplinary Masters Program in Bioengineering at the Tufts School of Engineering. Program details are here; apply through the Tufts Graduate School.
We have strong connections with industry both in the Boston area and beyond; are masters graduates do very well on the job market. The Tufts masters is a well-known and respected credential of practical value.
To apply to our masters program, please see the separate information on
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