Our Master's degree takes approximately two years to complete or may be completed in one and a half years if you decide to take an additional course in one of the semesters you are here. More information on our program options can be found at: https://www.cs.utexas.edu/graduate-program/masters-program
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The application process may take several weeks to complete; you should apply well in advance of the deadline to ensure adequate time to submit all required items before the December 15 deadline to the on-campus UTCS graduate program.
Please note that applications can take up to 72 hours to load to the University of Texas at Austin system after submission of the application form.
Uploaded transcripts can take an additional 2 to 3 business days to be reviewed post-submission.
We do not have a separate transfer process. Applicants at a program that is not affiliated with UT Austin who hope to transfer to the on-campus UTCS graduate program must apply into the program during the regular admissions period and follow the same deadlines and requirements as all other prospective students.
Please see the Apply page for instructions.
We are unable to provide individual feedback for applicants.
The UTCS graduate office is unable to make edits or updates on behalf of applicants. If you need to correct information on a submitted application, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Applicants who have submitted applications to the wrong program must to submit a new application for the correct program. If you have a concern about errors on your application, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions.
The Office of Graduate Admissions typically keeps applicants' official test scores on file for a year. After you submit your application, if the scores are still on file you will see them posted to your MyStatus page https://utdirect.utexas.edu/apps/adm/mystatus/.
If you have further questions about your official GRE/TOEFL scores, please contact OGA: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/contact.
The statement of purpose should be approximately 2 pages describing the applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate study as well as their academic and professional interests and goals. This may include events/experiences that prepared you for CS graduate study and how your interests complement the department's faculty and research. While there are no fixed formatting requirements, students should use their best judgement when making editorial decisions such as the font, font size, etc., of their statement of purpose.
The best contact for your question depends on where you are experiencing an issue.
As a temporary accommodation, the GRE requirement will be waived for all applicants for the Fall 2025 semester. Students may continue to submit official GRE scores for consideration, but they will not be required to do so.
GRE scores, when provided, will continue to serve as just one of the many factors considered in our review of a student’s application. Please take into consideration that providing GRE scores can bolster your application if there are aspects of your application that you feel may be not as competitive as others.
To be eligible for admission consideration, applicants must meet the Graduate School's minimum requirements.