UT Master of Science in Information StudiesThe University of Texas at Austin · Austin, Texas, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Master's
Duration: Not published
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Computer Science

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Jan 5, 2027

Documents Required

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

Statement of purpose

Maximum 1,000 words; PDF via MyStatus.

CV or resume

Include education, research, and relevant experience.

Recommendation letters x 3

Provide contacts in the application; OGA emails recommenders.

Short-answer questions x 3

Three questions; 200–300 words each. Cannot be edited after submission.

Official transcript(s)

From every senior college attended. English translation and degree certificate if needed. Uploads used for review; official copies typically required if admitted.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate School minimum: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in junior- and senior-level work and in any graduate work already completed. Or comparable degree from a foreign institution.
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. Some programs prefer higher scores. New iBT 6-point scale: 4 overall.
GRE: Optional; iSchool does not require GRE for MSIS, dual degree, or PhD; submission is optional.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source