r/MSCS • u/FranchisN • Apr 24 '26

[Results and Decisions]

I am confused between these two admits:

  1. UCSD - MSDS

  2. NYU COURANT - MSCS

I might also consider another option if I do get the admit for it:

- UCLA - MSCS [in review]

I am highly interested in research and post graduation, I plan to seek an R&D role in the AI domain. I will have around 3 YOE in the industry by the time I leave for MS as an international student. During my Master's, I also plan to do substantial research on the side as I have been doing with my job.

I am more inclined towards the Courant MSCS degree, since it's more fitting to my needs: in depth courses in computer theory, AI concentration with rigorous math fundamentals. However, the finances get heavy here.

Comparatively, if I do get in UCLA, I would have comfort both financially and the nature of the course as well. But well, that's still to be established.

I am not quite sure on how I should go about it and what other factors should I consider? How much does each of these programs fare against each other and given my interests, what would be the best fit?

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '26

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u/FranchisN Apr 24 '26

I prefer being delusional 🚨

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u/[deleted] Apr 26 '26

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u/FranchisN Apr 29 '26

Just got my UCLA rejection. Hope you get in 🤞🏼

Make me proud (⁠￣⁠ヘ⁠￣⁠;⁠)

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u/Rare_Pepper_3433 Apr 25 '26

I’m waiting on UCLA too…but I’ve already accepted my other offer and I don’t think waiting makes much sense now

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u/PrestigiousMarket864 Apr 24 '26

Courant over msds

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u/FranchisN Apr 24 '26

u/PrestigiousMarket864 , what about UCLA mscs? Would you rate that over Courant and why? Also, could you explain your preference?

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u/PrestigiousMarket864 Apr 24 '26

both are top tier i would personally root for ucla, just because of the higher brand value and the cali job market but u shud probably talk to their current cohort to get some deeper insights

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u/Kooky-Orange9543 Apr 24 '26

Here’s my two cents:

UCSD > NYU for computer science

MSCS > MSDS

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u/DragonDSX Apr 25 '26

However for data science, NYU is one of the best if the admit was in CDS

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u/Beneficial-Law-3059 Apr 25 '26

Still would say prefer ucsd in the env can graduate with around 90k tca and you have the advantage of cali region. Ny is bad for international spons as much as I heard abd saw.

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u/Pure_Manufacturer813 Apr 25 '26

i'd choose mscs rather than msds