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Computer Science

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Overview

UIUC's MS in Computer Science is a research-oriented U.S. graduate program. Based on the official application checklist and admission requirements, the program centers on academic preparation and the statement of purpose, does not request a portfolio, and requires English proficiency tests for international applicants; GRE is not required.

Admission criteria

PortfolioLow

The department does not request a portfolio or work-sample submission for MS in CS admission; evaluation focuses on academic records and written materials instead.

Bar to clear: Not used by this program

Statement of PurposeHigh

Required for all applicants; the Graduate College asks for academic background, research interests, and how the program fits the applicant's goals, and CS is described as research-oriented.

Bar to clear: Statement of purpose submitted

Academics & GPAHigh

This is a primary screen: applicants must show strong undergraduate preparation, and the MS in CS requires a minimum 3.20 undergraduate GPA to be considered.

Bar to clear: 3.20 undergraduate GPA minimum

Test scoresMedium

GRE is not required, but international applicants must submit English-proficiency scores unless exempt; the Graduate College also publishes score minimums and the department can require tests for admission.

Bar to clear: TOEFL iBT 103+ or IELTS 7.5+; GRE not required