UW Madison

Institute Code - 1846

Department Code: N/A

Application Portal - https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/

Program Link - https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/prepare/

COMPUTER SCIENCES, M.S: https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/computer-sciences/computer-sciences-ms/computer-sciences-computer-sciences-ms/

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM, M.S: https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/computer-sciences/computer-sciences-ms/computer-sciences-professional-program-ms/

Data Engineering: https://guide.wisc.edu/graduate/computer-sciences/data-engineering-ms/#admissionstext

The application fee is $75 U.S. It is non-refundable and can be paid by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), Debit/ATM. In addition, non-U.S. citizens will be charged a $6 international document processing fee.

Yes, you can apply to three programs on one application with one fee.

Requirements

Standardised Tests

• TOEFL Requirements
  • Institute Code: 9038
  • Department Code: NA
  • Minimum Score Required:
    • 92 internet (iBT); 580 paper-based test (PBT)
• GRE Requirements
  • Not required but may be considered if available.

Application Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Resume/CV
• 3 recommendation letters in English. We strongly prefer letters from academia, or from referees with an academic background.
• Transcripts - Official mark sheets/transcripts/records; official certification of degree and date awarded; documents required in English only.Documents must be issued by the school with the official stamps and signature.

Guidelines for the Statement of Purpose

Before you begin

Visit the graduate program website for information about faculty and their research, courses offered, graduate student profiles, and student support and professional development activities. This will help you get a sense of the culture and priorities of the program, what they may be looking for in a potential student, and if it is a good fit for you – for example, your research interests, professional development needs and career goals. You can then address these topics in your Statement of Purpose. If you have any questions, contact the graduate program.

Items to consider

Be specific about your interest and knowledge particular to this program: Have you read an article by one or more faculty member? Has your advisor specifically directed you to this program? Do you have other ties to this program and/or school? Pick out the pertinent facts about your academic and professional interests that make you a good fit with the program and institution to which you are applying. (A statement of purpose is not a place to list everything you have done.) Mention extra-curricular achievements to illustrate additional dimensions of your personality. Demonstrate curiosity, creativity, enthusiasm for learning, a capacity for teamwork, ability to think independently, and pride in your work. Using brief anecdotes is a good way to make your points. Explain (briefly) any incongruity in your application material, such as a low semester grade. Stay within the page limit specified by the graduate program. If there are no specifications, limit yourself to two pages. Be succinct and clear.

Before you submit

Let at least two people read your statement, preferably a faculty member and an academic advisor, and ask them to provide feedback. Revise accordingly; you want to submit a well-balanced statement that helps you make a strong case for your candidacy. Proofread, proofread, proofread to ensure there are no grammatical or spelling errors. Do not depend on your word processor to do this for you.

Important FAQ

https://www.cs.wisc.edu/graduate/graduate-admissions-faq/

If you have been out of school for a few years and your work has been relevant to graduate study, you may  want to include a recommendation from a supervisor.  Because you are applying for graduate school, academic recommendations may be more helpful to us when evaluating your application.  Since three recommendations are required, we suggest you use no more than one work recommendation. The two additional recommendations should be academic.