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Master of Science in Computational Linguistics

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Tuitionfee

39,216 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

LinguisticsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Launched in 2005, the University of Washington Master of Science in Computational Linguistics program prepares students for dynamic careers in the tech industry in the area of natural language processing. Our graduates go on to jobs as language engineers, computational linguists and artificial intelligence engineers, among many other positions. The program is also an excellent foundation for doctoral work in the field. The Master of Science in Computational Linguistics is offered by the Department of Linguistics. A self-sustaining, fee-based degree, the program is administered in partnership with UW Continuum College, which extends the reach of the UW with a range of online and on-campus programs for working professionals and other learners of all ages. Part-Time option is available.

Program overview

Main Subject

Linguistics

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Launched in 2005, the University of Washington Master of Science in Computational Linguistics program prepares students for dynamic careers in the tech industry in the area of natural language processing. Our graduates go on to jobs as language engineers, computational linguists and artificial intelligence engineers, among many other positions. The program is also an excellent foundation for doctoral work in the field. The Master of Science in Computational Linguistics is offered by the Department of Linguistics. A self-sustaining, fee-based degree, the program is administered in partnership with UW Continuum College, which extends the reach of the UW with a range of online and on-campus programs for working professionals and other learners of all ages. Part-Time option is available.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

92+
3+
A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution. This degree program also has additional requirements, prerequisites and recommended skills. These include: The ability to program, including Knowledge of data structures and algorithms (equivalent to CSE 373 at the UW), Broad familiarity with C++ and Java (expertise in one of these is required), and Knowledge of Perl and/or Python (recommended) AND Completion of a college-level introductory course in linguistics or the equivalent AND Completion of an introductory probability and statistics course (equivalent to MATH/STAT 394 at the UW) AND Some knowledge of a language or languages other than English (strongly encouraged).
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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

39,216 USD
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International Students

39,216 USD
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The University of Washington offers around 180 undergraduate majors, and class sizes are typically below 100. Applications for enrolling the following autumn open on 1 September every year. You’ll need to apply online and pay an application fee. As well as submitting your SAT/ACT test scores and completed writing section (including personal statement), international students will need to submit proof of their English language proficiency and their high school transcript. Tuition fees for international undergraduate students are currently $34,926 per year. 

The University of Washington offers more than 370 graduate programs, offered through its three campuses as well as online. To apply, you should submit your application via the UW’s graduate school. You will require the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, as well as a master’s if you’re applying for a PhD
  • At least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent – some graduate programs may require a higher GPA
  • Proof of English proficiency, if it’s not your first language 
There may be additional requirements depending on your chosen major.

The graduate school recommends that international students budget $26,898 per calendar year for living costs on top of their tuition fees. To help fund your studies, all students are eligible to take part in assistantships. 

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