UT Computer ScienceThe University of Texas at Austin

Program Info

Official source

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Fields: Computer Science
Tuition: To be confirmed
Application opens: Oct 15, 2026
Application deadline: Dec 15, 2026

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Program Overview

Historical admission data is not published.

Documents Required

Official sources are the final authority

Statement of purpose

Required via the Graduate School application materials.

CV or resume

Include education, research, and relevant experience.

Recommendation letters x 3

At least three; recommenders may be supervisors or academic references. Department lists a December 20 letter deadline after the application deadline.

Official transcript(s)

From every senior college attended. Uploads used for review; official copies typically required if admitted.

Published Score Requirements

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0

Graduate School / department minimum: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in upper-division courses and any graduate work completed. Or comparable degree from a foreign institution. Successful applicants typically have an above-average GPA in CS coursework.

Prerequisites

Relevant academic background

Preparation for graduate research in computer science.

IELTS

6.5 overall

Graduate School Academic IELTS minimum for international applicants.

TOEFL

New scale: 4 overall | Old scale: 79 overall

Graduate School minimum for international applicants on the new iBT 6-point scale.

Graduate School minimum for international applicants.

GRE

Optional

Department lists GRE General as optional; opting out does not adversely impact the application. Page wording referenced Fall 2025 at collection time.