UMaMaster of Science in Computer Science (Hybrid)University of Massachusetts Amherst · Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Nov 15, 2026).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Follow online MS application materials.

CV or resume

Current CV or resume.

Recommendation letters x 2

Two letters of recommendation.

Official transcript(s)

From all colleges or universities attended; English translation if needed. Unofficial copies for review; official copies typically after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Same academic expectations as the online MS CS pathway.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Solid CS and mathematics background; designed for students who will relocate to Amherst after online start.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Graduate School / CICS published IELTS Academic minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall | Old scale: 80 overall; Graduate School minimum combined score of 4 for tests January 2026 or later (new TOEFL scale).; UMass Amherst Graduate School minimum for tests prior to January 2026. CICS cites IELTS 6.5 as the published combined minimum; TOEFL numeric minimum is from Graduate School international-applicant guidance.
GRE: Optional; GRE optional per online MS application instructions.

Historical admission data is not published.