UMass Amherst

Institute Code - 3917

Department Code: N/A

Application Portal - https://applygrad.umass.edu/apply/?_gl=113yj036_gcl_auMTk0NTM4MDQ5MC4xNjg4NzQ3MDc2_gaMTczODQzNjg0OC4xNjg4NzQ3MDc2_ga_21RLS0L7EB*MTY4ODc0NzA3Ni4xLjEuMTY4ODc0NzU1Mi4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.121867659.162192711.1688747076-1738436848.1688747076

https://www.umass.edu/graduate/apply/how-apply

Program Link - https://www.cics.umass.edu/grads/ms-requirements

December 15 for Fall 2024

The fee for international applicants is $85.

Requirements

Standardised Tests

TOEFL Requirements
- Institute Code: 3917
- Department Code: NA
GRE Requirements
- The GRE test is optional for the MS program. Choosing not to submit GRE scores will not harm an applicants chances of admission.

Application Requirements

Personal Statement (suggestions below)
- Share your research and/or industry experiences.
- Share situations in which you have contributed to computing for the common good or how you plan to in the future.
- Share situations in which you have contributed or had a positive impact on increasing diversity in a STEM field.
Resume/CV
2 Letters of Recommendation
- References will be requested through the online Graduate School application once an applicant submits the application
- Applicants should choose letter writers who are able to provide us with information about a research project, a community service experience, or work experience.
Transcripts -unofficial for the application
- If you are not sure if your degree equates to a U.S. four-year degree, please use this tool prior to submitting your application: https://applications.wes.org/degree-equivalency-tool/
- Official transcripts are required by the Graduate School if admitted

Important FAQ

https://www.cics.umass.edu/admissions/application-faq

Faculty - https://www.cics.umass.edu/people/tenure-and-teaching

Defer

Q. Can I defer my offer of admission to a future term?

A. Yes, students who have been admitted to the MS or PhD program may defer their offer of admission up to one year in the future. Students admitted to the doctoral program must receive approval from their faculty advisor in the form of an email sent to admissns@cs.umass.edu. All graduate students who have confirmed their offer of admission will receive deferral instructions in an email and within the New Student Onboarding course page.