Master of Computer Science in Urbana-Champaign
Join the lively University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign community for the top-ranked, cutting-edge, coursework-only Master of Computer Science degree that only the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science can provide.
Explore the MCS in Urbana-Champaign Program
The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science's Master of Computer Science (MCS) consists of 32 credit hours of coursework and no thesis. The MCS on the Urbana-Champaign campus brings you to a classic Big 10 campus where you can enjoy a vibrant culture and all the resources of the top-ranked Grainger College of Engineering. Designed to be completed in as little as three semesters of full-time study, you'll quickly master in-demand skills nurtured by world-class faculty.
Space in the Urbana-Champaign program is limited and highly-competitive, but students receive access to the broadest selection of courses to choose from to satisfy the MCS degree requirements.
Not sure if the MCS in Urbana-Champaign is the right option for you? We also offer an Online MCS, an Online MCS in Data Science and an MCS in Chicago.
Campus Life
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has all the activities and amenities you'd expect from a large university. Catch an Illini game, get in a workout at the Activities and Recreation Center or find your favorite study spot in one of the 30 libraries on campus.
Our home, the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana, is affordable and inviting. The robust public transportation system and bike-friendly streets make it easy to enjoy the community's eclectic food scene, never-ending arts and entertainment options and beautiful outdoor recreation areas
Looking to explore beyond? Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Louis are all within a few hours' drive, plus national bus, train and air travel are available minutes from campus. Your possibilities are endless.