Documents Required

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

About 4,000 characters (~700 words) recommended; character limit excludes spaces and is not strictly enforced.

CV or resume

Include education, teaching/research experience, publications (with URLs), and programming languages.

Diversity of Views and Experiences statement

Optional

Required for domestic applicants; optional for international applicants. About 4,000 characters (excluding spaces) recommended.

Writing sample

Optional

Optional.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three recommenders; letters should arrive by the application deadline.

Official transcript(s)

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; official copies typically required only after admission.

Published Score Requirements

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with demonstrated ability to maintain GPA 3.25/4.0 or greater; No hard minimum GPA to apply; admissions are holistic. Four-year or equivalent undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Prior undergraduate or graduate degree with a substantial background in computer science and engineering.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 reading); University Graduate School minimum. Programs may require higher scores.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 writing, 4.5 reading) | Old scale: 79 overall (W21, R19); University Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.; University Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.
GRE: Not considered; GRE scores are not required or accepted; submitted GRE scores are not reviewed.