Applications are considered on an individual basis by the Graduate Admissions Committee. A complete set of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work is required.

MS in Computer Science

Admission Requirements

A complete set of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work is required before an applicant is considered.

In addition to the application requirements of the Office of Admissions and the policies set by the Graduate College, applicants must meet the following program requirements:

Baccalaureate Field Computer science or computer engineering

Grade Point Average At least 3.50/4.00 for the final 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate study

Tests Required GRE General scores are required for financial aid applicants and all students with degrees from outside the U.S.

Minimum English Competency Test Score

TOEFL 570 PBT; 80, with sub scores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21 (iBT Internet-based),
OR,

Letters of Recommendation Two Required

Applicants for financial assistance must provide three letters of recommendation

Personal Statement Required

Minimum Semester Hours Required 36

Thesis, Project, or Course-Work-Only Options Thesis, project, or course-work-only required.

Thesis:

Thesis students must earn 8 hours in CS 598

No more than 8 hours of CS 598 may be applied toward the degree

Project:

Project students must earn 4 hours in CS 597; no more than 4 hours of CS 597 may be applied toward the degree.

Course-

Work-Only: Students must earn all 36 hours from course work as described in Course Work above.

Contact details

University of Illinois at Chicago  
1200 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, United States