MSCS / MSAI - from an NA Bsc (UoPeople)

[bjcheung77]

Basically, I don't even look at rankings much anymore... Like most people - You're looking at one set of rankings, I usually look at multiple sets and create an average from them all... It's not that great with any one of those rankings, not everyone is going to be looking at that rank unless you really go to those well known institutions with a great reputation in your country, province, state, etc. When I did a review a few years ago, all the institutions we recommend were in the top 10% in the world! COSC was in the top 12.5%, I was impressed yet stumped on how all the institutions I looked made it that high...

[somethingdudesomething]

Basically, I don't even look at rankings much anymore... Like most people - You're looking at one set of rankings, I usually look at multiple sets and create an average from them all... It's not that great with any one of those rankings, not everyone is going to be looking at that rank unless you really go to those well known institutions with a great reputation in your country, province, state, etc.  When I did a review a few years ago, all the institutions we recommend were in the top 10% in the world!  COSC was in the top 12.5%, I was impressed yet stumped on how all the institutions I looked made it that high...

Me neither. However my region would not attest or equavalize CS degrees that are online from the US unless they were in specific ranking (and they use QS). I guess because in their point of view it's a way to weed out unranked online institions or diploma mill.
In fact I was quite surprised that the embassy would not even attest the degree unless it was RA. so I'm kinda wary of repeating the UoPeople experience, trying to find the best QS for the least budget (seems to be the safest option worldwide tbh).

[huiwh1998]

York Master of CS, QS 184, 10k ish which is in your budget

[somethingdudesomething]

York Master of CS, QS 184, 10k ish which is in your budget

I was auto accepted a year ago, and as a UoPeople undergrad being auto accepted into anything makes me sus.
Did a bit of googling:
https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthr...88&page=86
in that light redoing my 25% undegrad thingie with UMPI or something would be a far better fate, also it's UK so I exit the Us edu system which is not good, I think.
Thanks.

[somethingdudesomething]

So Update on this:
- Gatech rejected even processing my app due to RA.
- Same with UTAustin (I paid for both applicaiton).
- Got accepted into York MscCs with Ai and actually started, I joined their discord group, and actually the program isn't as bad as the student room complaint makes it out to be, it's very well organized and it seems to be undergoing a design changed.
- In the meantime I kept applying to all UK schools including higher tier ones (cause why not), and got accepted into Bath MscAI (took a lot of work though with LOCs and good cv and the moocs I took, and also it being selective as hail apparently) and already started.
Also WSCUS is gonna come up with the result of UoPeople RA Im guessing by March with "Feb Comission Actions", I'm not really hopeful I'm thinking 2026 so that will help future graduates get into Gatech and stuff too, but I'm pretty happy with Bath tbh, their entire academic interaction so far has been stellar.

[Eleanor]

ok (sorry I tried searching extensively, the search function returns everything).
My goal:
MSAI (first), MSCS (second).

Requirements:
1. Regionally accredited. (US only).
2. Highest QS (general QS not CS QS, due to my region view on US degrees) ranking first possible and then lower.
3. ~10k usd or 10-15 (no more cause that gonna be tight).

My problem:
I'm a UoPeople undergrad (I did not know about NA and RA when I signed up, also all I could afford at the time). Even though I have a GPA of 4.0 ..etc, my application is not even making it to the admission phase, rejected outright due to NA.
From:
Gatech OMCS (no accept non regional).
UTAustin MSAI (same).

next option I'm looking at is Purdue new MSAI but at 933 usd a credit and requiring 30 credits, that's a bit heavy on budget. same for CU.

Before I look at TESU and cheap stuff, any possibility there exists a good QS ranked regional Uni that offers MSAI or MSCS in my budget?

Thanking You,

Hi there!
I understand your concerns about budget constraints and regional accreditation. While it seems tough finding a suitable option within the US, I wanted to suggest looking into a program in Germany that might align with your goals and budget. The University of Lübeck (Germany) offers a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence that is fully accredited and can be completed entirely online, which could work well for your needs. Here's the link to the program page.
Some key points about the program:

• It's a part-time AI Master's degree, allowing you to study while working (though it's recommended not to work full-time so you can balance the study load). The duration of the program is 6 terms/semesters.
  
• There are no student fees for this program, just a one-time enrollment fee of €65 and a semester fee of ~€280 (which converts to around $300 USD per semester). This makes it extremely affordable compared to most US programs.
  
• The program requires a Bachelor's degree (preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields), at least 1 year of relevant work experience in in the field of software-engineering, project management or system-engineering, and proficiency in English (minimum B2 level).
  

Additionally, the next application period will be open from 15th November 2024 to 15th January 2025 for the summer term 2025. You can submit your application through the University of Lübeck’s application portal. Here’s the link to create an account and apply.
Given the minimal cost and flexible nature, this program might be a good fit if you're open to international degrees. Plus, you could end up with savings for other needs, all while earning a degree from a respected university. I've also attached the module information for the AI Master's program so you can take a closer look at the specific courses and topics covered.
Hope this helps, and feel free to ask if you need more info!

That's a fantastic program and I'm surprised it isn't given more attention on this forum. But Germany only accepts RA US degrees. So, I'm 90% sure that he won't be admitted with the UoPeople undergrad degree.

it is not guaranteed that Germany accepts RA US degrees. There are cases where RA US degrees have been rejected. Only AACSB accredited degrees are accepted in Germany with almost no headache....