UMaMaster of Science in Computer Science (Online)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

Personal statement required.

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; Undergraduate CS degree is ideal but not required. Solid CS and mathematics background expected.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Solid background in computer science and mathematics.
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; not submitting will not harm chances.

Historical admission data is not published.