Master in Computer Science (Master's)

At Sofia University, tuition is Estimated total cost: $25,704.

The program is delivered online or in hybrid weekend formats, with a 21-month duration for full-time students. It combines core computer science courses with a work integrated learning component that includes a paid internship. Students engage in practical, career-based learning while applying theoretical knowledge in real-world settings.

Focus areas include Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Information Assurance, Data Science, Human Computer Interaction.

The program requires 42 units total, including 24 units in core courses, 12 units in concentration courses, 3 units in electives, 3 units in a capstone course, and a 0-credit internship through the Work Integrated Learning program.

Graduates enter roles such as data scientist, cyber security analyst, web developer, interface designer, and user-centered researcher in technology companies and related industries.

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Official transcripts and a statement of purpose are required documents.

The programme totals about 42 credit hours. Online or hybrid weekend courses; full-time or part-time; 21 months for full-time students. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Sofia University began in 1975 as the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Its early focus was graduate education in Transpersonal Psychology, which examines human experience from trauma through creativity, intuition, and peak potential. The university now offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Psychology, Business Administration, and Computer Science, alongside certificates in Dream Studies, AI and Machine Learning, and Transpersonal Ecopsychology.

Academic options include a BA in Psychology completion program, master's degrees in Counseling Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Business Administration, Global Leadership, and Computer Science, plus doctoral programs in Transpersonal Psychology and Business Administration. Psychology combines theory with practical experience, while the university's transpersonal approach connects the study of mind with personal growth and higher consciousness. Online and flexible hybrid formats are designed for students managing work and family commitments.

The Palo Alto campus places students within reach of the Santa Cruz mountains, coastal redwood habitat, beaches, wine country, and San Francisco. The nearest international airport is SFO International. International learners can engage with Global College, which offers bilingual degree programs in Chinese and Korean, as well as study tours, professional training, and other non-degree learning experiences. Global Engagement also supports cross-cultural collaboration, international partnerships, student mobility, and professional development. Financial aid information is primarily oriented toward U.S. citizens and eligible noncitizens.