Graduate Academics
The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at The Grainger College of Engineering offers a wide range of research areas and programs for aspiring computer scientists of all backgrounds.
By choosing our on-campus programs, you will learn and work in a “living laboratory” equipped with cutting-edge computing infrastructure, or you can attend classes in the nation’s rising tech hub, downtown Chicago. If you prefer flexibility, our online programs allow you to learn from world-class faculty while balancing your personal and professional commitments.
Transform your innovative ideas into groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, security, and quantum computing.
Facts and Rankings
#5
graduate program in the nation
#1
online master's programs for military service members
$62+
million research expenditures
2988
graduate students Fall '25 class
100+
engineering societies and orgs
#5
artificial intelligence specialty
#4
programming language specialty
U.S. News & World Report and Forbes (April 2026)
Graduate degrees offered
Urbana-Champaign
with thesis
Master of Computer Science (MCS)
Urbana-Champaign
Chicago or Online
non-thesis
Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science
Urbana-Champaign
with thesis
Master of Science (M.S.) in Bioinformatics
Urbana-Champaign
non-thesis can count toward Ph.D. in Computer Science
Urbana-Champaign
B.S.-MCS non-thesis
B.S.-M.S. with thesis
Graduate Certificate in Computing Fundamentals (iCAN)
Online
non-thesis
Data Science & Engineering (DSE)
Graduate Concentration
Urbana-Champaign
Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)
Graduate Concentration
Urbana-Champaign
Graduate Tracks
Take your M.S. or MCS degree to the next level by specializing in a sought-after field like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science and software engineering. Complete three or more courses, expertly designed for our master's students, and position yourself to stand out to employers.
Innovations by CS Faculty, Students and Alumni
» PayPal
» YouTube
» Oracle
» LLVM Compiler Infrastructure
» NCSA Mosaic - first graphical web browser
» Oculus VR
Graduate Advising
The Graduate Academic Office, a guiding hand for graduate students, offers weekday assistance.