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MS Computer Science (Align)

Northeastern University

Duration
2 years Full-time
Next intake
September 2026
Indicative annual fee
$30,500 / year

Course overview

Align is Northeastern's bridge master's for students whose first degree was in another field: it starts with a foundational computing sequence, then moves into the full MS in Computer Science.

The co-op programme places students in a paid six-month industry role, which is the reason many career changers choose Northeastern over a conventional conversion master's.

Key modules

  • Discrete Structures
  • Programming Design Paradigms
  • Algorithms and Data Structures
  • Object-Oriented Design
  • Database Design
  • Industry Co-op Placement

Entry requirements

Academic

A bachelor's degree in any discipline with a strong academic record; no prior computer science degree is required, though evidence of quantitative ability helps.

English language

  • IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 100 overall
  • PTE Academic: 68 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route โ€” your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ September 2026
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the United States.

  • Software Engineer
  • Full-Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • Product Engineer
  • Technical Program Manager

Post-study work in the United States: 12 months OPT (36 for STEM). Read the United States student visa guide.

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MS Computer Science (Align): your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for MS Computer Science (Align) at Northeastern University?

A bachelor's degree in any discipline with a strong academic record; no prior computer science degree is required, though evidence of quantitative ability helps. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall, with no band below 6.5; TOEFL iBT 100 overall; PTE Academic 68 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does MS Computer Science (Align) cost?

Indicative tuition is $30,500 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start MS Computer Science (Align)?

This course has intakes in September 2026, January 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.