UPeMaster of Applied Science in Computer ScienceUniversity of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Feb 1, 2026).

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

Personal statement

Essay answering program interest, preparation, community contribution, expected success, and post-degree plans; two pages or less.

CV or resume

Professional experience, education, and achievements.

Recommendation letters x 2

Including preferably at least one academic referee familiar with scholarly abilities.

Unofficial transcript(s)

English translation if needed. Official transcripts typically required only if admitted and enrolling.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent from an accredited institution. Required by matriculation.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Designed for applicants without an undergraduate computer science major (sample backgrounds: economics, business, finance, math/statistics, and other non-CS fields). SEAS admissions materials present MAS-CS as formerly MCIT; some catalog pages may still list MCIT branding.
IELTS: 7.5 overall; Recommended minimum (not a hard required cutoff)
TOEFL: 100 overall; Recommended minimum (not a hard required cutoff)
GRE: Optional

Historical admission data is not published.