Universities teaching online
1,999 Online Computer Science Programs
- programs
- 1,999 programs
- universities
- 186 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 18,956 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as Online MS in Computer Science and Online Masters in Computer Science.
1,999 online computer science programs are open to international students, at 186 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 18,956 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 10,542 USD and 34,646 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Computer Science programs
73–96 of 1,999 · page 4 of 10
Computer Science tuition fees, by degree level
Medians cover the programs billed per year, using the price each university publishes for international students converted to USD, and only publish where at least 5 priced programs exist. Programs priced per semester, per credit or for the whole program are listed above on their own basis.
Specializations within computer science
Top universities for Computer Science
Ranked by how many computer science programs each one runs — the count is next to the name.
- Coursera Project Network (215)
- Packt (162)
- International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) (139)
- LearnQuest (98)
- Google (83)
- Codio (61)
- Board Infinity (61)
- Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (51)
- Infosec (44)
- Scrimba (44)
January intake
67 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate — Google · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Health Informatics Online — Adelphi University, Garden City · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Health Informatics MHI, Online — University of Cincinnati · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Health Informatics — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
- Foundations of Cybersecurity — Google · starts Jan 2027
- Master in Business Informatics - Business Analytics — Northern Kentucky University · starts Jan 2027
Online Computer Science Programs: common questions
- How many computer science programs are there online?
- 1,999 computer science programs at 186 universities taught online are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a computer science degree cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for master's programs in computer science is 18,956 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 10,542 USD and 34,646 USD a year.
- Can I study computer science in English?
- Yes — 100% of the computer science programs in our catalog are taught in English (1,996 of 1,999).
- Which degree level is cheapest for computer science?
- Bachelor's programs, at a median annual fee of 14,280 USD, against 18,956 USD for master's programs. Both medians cover the programs billed per year.
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