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CS MS Applicants

Overview

Admission to the CS MS program is coordinated by the Emory Laney Graduate School through the central portal https://laneyconnect.emory.edu/apply/

The deadline for applying to the CS MS program is March 1st of the year
(e.g. for Fall 2025 admissions, the deadline is March 1, 2025)

Students who are admitted to the Masters in Computer Science (MS) program, whether from the US or international, will be automatically considered for tuition scholarships. No additional application is necessary. The level of scholarship varies, but is expected to be approximately 40% this year; i.e. students will be responsible for 60% of tuition costs. For the 2025-26 academic year full (before scholarship) tuition costs are expected to be $48,800 per year. The effective tuition costs (after scholarship) for CS MS students are expected to be $29,280 for the 2025-26 academic year.

Our CS MS program is technical and practical in nature, where programming-based homework and projects are expected in almost every course. Additionally, a real-world practicum (typically, as a software engineer intern) is required, to be completed during or after the Summer after the first year in the MS program. Placement and career support is offered to assist with internship and job placements.

For more information about the program, or to contact the administrators, please email cs-ms-admins@listserv.cc.emory.edu

Minimal requirements for admission to the MS program:

  1. Working knowledge of programming in a high-level language. Java, C, or C++ is recommended. While Python is popular, we prefer that you also have knowledge of a general purpose programming language.
  2. Knowledge in Data Structure and Algorithms comparable to Emory's CS 253 course. The syllabus of CS 253 can be found here, with extensive lecture notes. You can test your knowledge with the homework on this web page.
  3. Combined TOEFL score of at least 85 (90 recommended). TOEFL iBT "Special Home Edition", TOEFL ITP Plus, IETLS, Duolingo, or Pearson Test of English (PTE) scores are acceptable

In exceptional cases, a student not satisfying one of the minimal requirements above may still be admitted, with the expectation of doing "bridge" work before or during their first semester, to catch up on the requirements before enrolling in standard CS graduate courses.

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APPLYING TO THE EMORY CS MS PROGRAM

The application process for our CS MS programs involves the following steps, via the Emory Laney Graduate School application portal https://laneyconnect.emory.edu/apply/

  • Transcripts: Required. We will need copies of transcripts from each post-secondary institution you have attended, including your current one. They must be in English. and issued by the registrar's at your university. We do not require official transcripts (issued by the registrar's at your university) as part of the application process. Official transcripts need to be submitted only if and when you are offered and accept admission.
  • GRE scores: Required. We will need your official GRE general exam score to be sent to us (institution code 5187). We will consider an unofficial score for initial admission consideration, but an official score score is required before enrollment.
  • TOEFL scores: Required. For Internet-based TOEFL test, a minimum total score of 85 is required (90 recommended), and for the paper-based TOEFL test, a total score of 600 is required. For IELTS, 7 is the minimum score for admission. IETLS, Duolingo or Pearson Test of English (PTE) scores are acceptable. This requirement can be waived for applicants who have earned an undergraduate degree, or a 2+ year MS degree, in a country where English is the primary language or where English is the medium of instruction.
  • Statement of purpose: Preferred but not required. Write candidly about why you want to pursue a MS in computer science, what kind of background you have, what you intend to focus on in your studies and how you plan to use the research experience in your longer-term plan.
  • Curriculum Vitae: Required. Provide a document listing relevant experiences and accomplishments, such as internships, awards and research experiences, that you believe will strengthen your application.
  • Recommendation letters: We require three professionals or teachers with knowledge about your academic performance to write letters that evaluate your potential for success in advanced studies in CS. Your application cannot be processed before we have received these letters.
  • Application fee: The application fee is $75. The fee can be paid by credit card as part of the online application. The fee can also be paid by electronic check. Please be aware that this payment option adds several days of processing time before we receive the application. Applicants experiencing financial hardship may apply for a fee waiver here https://gs.emory.edu/admissions/fee-waivers

Application deadlines

Note: TOEFL scores are required for international students. The expected score total should be 90 or above.
  • MS program. The deadline for applying to our CS MS program for possible Fall admission is March 1 of that year (e.g. for Fall 2025 admissions, the deadline is March 1, 2025).
  • Please note we DO NOT offer Spring semester admissions for CS MS programs

Please contact the CS MS Program Administrators (cs-ms-admins@listserv.cc.emory.edu) with any questions about the application process.

We look forward to receiving your application!