My admission letter simply lists the tuition cost and doesn't mention a single thing about credits. Can't find anything about it on their FAQ either. I'm talking about Cornell (MEng Computer Science) if that helps.
I've been studying outside the US and I am now admitted in a few US Masters programs and trying to figure out the credits system. Basically, they all say something like "30 credits must be completed", does this mean there should be exactly 30 or can I take something like 33 without additional cost as long as I can handle the course load?
After getting my application decisions for Fall 2016, I currently have 4 options: the MS programs at Yale, Columbia and ETH Zurich, and the MEng program at Cornell. I am obviously interested in really good courses and teachers (specifically in theory, algorithms and artificial intelligence), but also in getting some research immersion to decide whether I want to apply to a Phd afterwards. Any advice?