Master of Science

Overview

The CSCI Master of Science Degree program, in addition to teaching fundamentals, emphasizes research in network security, databases, bioinformatics, biometrics, and distributed computing. The program is designed to meet the research, educational, and industrial needs of the state of Indiana, the nation, and global community. Faculty in Computer Science conduct cutting edge research while continuing to work with individuals, corporations, and community organizations.

Application Deadline

January 15th: Fall semester with priority consideration for financial aid.
May 1st: Fall semester.
September 15th: Spring semester with limited financial consideration.

Prospective Students

Graduate Prospectus

Current Students

Graduate Handbook

The applicant to the graduate program must have a four-year bachelor's degree or equivalent. Interested students with 3-year degree should contact the department for information.

The applicant's record should exhibit outstanding achievement as indicated by the grade point average for each degree over his or her entire academic record. An applicant is expected to have a GPA of at least a 3.0 on a scale of 4.0. The record should also demonstrate strong individual accomplishments and recommendations from independent references.

Various forms of financial aid including research and teaching assistantships, and university and school fellowships, are available on a competitive basis. Applicants who are seeking financial aid must submit their scores on the General Aptitude Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Students are encouraged to submit scores on the Computer Science Subject Test of the GRE.

Applicants who do not have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field may be required to take prerequisite courses and pass with a grade of B+ or higher.

All applicants whose native language is not English must submit scores for TOEFL. Requirement is a 550 score for paper-based and 250 for the computer-based test. Students submitting TOEFL iBT must have minimum scores of: Reading (19), Listening (14), Speaking (18), and Writing (18). An overall TOEFL i BT score of 79 is required. An IELTS band score of 6.5 is also acceptable. Potential applicants with questions are advised to contact a graduate advisor by calling 317-274-9727.

Deadlines for application to the graduate program are as follows:

FALL semester with priority consideration for financial aid JANUARY 15
FALL semester with limited financial consideration MAY 1 (firm)
SPRING semester with limited financial consideration SEPTEMBER 15

How to Apply:

Click the following link and select Online Application to apply: https://uisapp2.iu.edu/sisad-prd/p/Guest.do?methodToCall=start&inst=IUINA&career=GRAD
Complete the following items and mail them to the Department of Computer and Information Science:

Official transcripts and evidence of degrees awarded (with English translation, if necessary). Students with provisional certificates must present the original certificate as well as a letter from their institution indicating that bachelor degree requirements have been completed and the date that an official diploma will be available. These must be presented to the Department in order to complete the admission process. Students with provisional certificates must present the original diploma for verification during their first semester of enrollment in the Master of Science program. Prospective students who do not follow these steps will have their admission delayed. This is of particular importance for international students, and we encourage you to submit this letter with your other application materials. Please consult with Department representatives with questions on these requirements.
Letters of recommendations (3)
Statement of purpose
Copies of TOEFL or IELTS reports, if appropriate

IELTS Band Score Requirement: 6.5
TOEFL Paper-Based Test Requirement: 550
TOEFL Internet-Based Test Requirement: Overall 79 minimum with scores no less than:
Writing and Speaking: 18 each,
Listening: 14,
Reading: 19.
TOEFL Computer-Based Test Requirement: 213

GRE score, if seeking financial aid
Financial statement (international students only). The form can be obtained at http://iapply.iupui.edu/graduate/#finaid
Educational Testing Service (ETS) Codes for GRE and TOEFL:
For both the GRE and the TOEFL, the school code is 1325.
For the GRE, the department code is 0402
and for TOEFL the department code is 78.
Department Address for application materials:
Graduate Admissions Committee
723 W. Michigan Street, SL 280
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202

If you have additional questions during the application process, do not hesitate to contact a graduate advisor. You can call during business hours. Our telephone number is (317) 274-9727. or email us at:
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Notes for Fall Semester

New students seeking financial aid consideration should submit their completed application for the Master of Science program on or before January 15. Application forms and all required materials are due by this date. Applications for the M.S. program will be accepted through May 1st; however financial aid will not be considered for students applying after January 15th.

The Spring application deadline is September 15th. Limited financial aid is available for Spring admission.

Applications will not be accepted for the summer sessions.

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