Computer Science

• Computer Science (Non-Degree)
• M.S. in Computer Science
• M.S. in Computing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• M.S. in Information Systems
• Joint M.S. in Scientific Computing
  • Refer to Mathematics for requirements 
• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Ph.D.-J.D. in Computer Science/Law (Dual Degree)
  

Applications and all supporting materials must be submitted online by 5PM Eastern Time. If a listed deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or U.S. federal holiday, then the next business day will be the actual deadline.

M.S. in Computer Science

• March 1: Fall admission
• November 1: Spring admission

M.S. in Computing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

• March 1: Fall admission

M.S. in Information Systems

• March 1: Fall admission
• November 1: Spring Admission

Joint M.S. in Scientific Computing

• February 15: Fall admission, strongly recommended deadline
• May 1: Fall admission, final deadline

Non-Degree Program

• March 1: Fall admission
  
• December 1: Spring admission
• May 1: Summer admission

All Ph.D. Programs

• December 12: Fall admission
  • Ph.D.-J.D. applicants must submit two separate applications — one to GSAS, and another to NYU Law. Please consult NYU Law Admissions for the J.D. application deadline.

Requirements

In addition to the general application requirements, the department specifically requires:

GRE Optional

• Ph.D. programs
• M.S. in Computer Science
• M.S. in Information Systems
  • Applicants are not expected or required to submit GRE scores. Applicants who wish to submit GRE scores can do so, but need not provide official scores at the time of application.

GRE Not Required

• M.S. in Computing, Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • GRE general test recommended but not required. 

TOEFL/IELTS

Applicants must submit official TOEFL or IELTS scores unless they:

• Are a native English speaker; OR

• Are a US citizen or permanent resident; OR

• Have completed (or will complete) a baccalaureate or master's degree at an institution where the language of instruction is English.

All Programs except Advanced Certificate

In a concisely written statement, please describe your past and present work as it relates to your intended field of study, your educational objectives, and your career goals. In addition, please include your intellectual and professional reasons for choosing your field of study and why your studies/research can best be done at the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU. The statement should not exceed two double-spaced pages.

Advanced Certificate

In a concisely written statement, please answer the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in the program?
2. What do you want from the program?
   
3. What experience do you have with computer languages? Which ones?
   
4. How skilled are you in these languages?

Writing sample not required.

Ph.D. Program

The Ph.D. program in Computer Science offers the option to conduct research in New York, or at NYU Abu Dhabi or NYU Shanghai. Applicants to the Abu Dhabi or Shanghai tracks should indicate their interest in the campus section of the application.

Non-Degree Program

Non-degree applicants to Computer Science may only take courses offered through the master’s program. Non-degree applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, or applicants who hold a current H1-B visa, must use the online application to apply. Other non-degree applicants must follow special instructions. Refer to Application Policies for more information. As part of the application, all applicants must provide a final and official academic transcript showing proof that the bachelor’s degree or equivalent was conferred, including all courses with grades received. The TOEFL is optional. The GRE general test is recommended but not required. Letters of recommendation and a résumé are optional. Please leave items blank on the application if you do not provide them. The statement of academic purpose should explain why you want to attend the program as a non-degree student and describe the courses you plan on taking.