Computer Science (Ph.D.) at Illinois Institute of Technology

The minimum standards for admission to the computer science Ph.D. program are:

• A four-year bachelors degree in computer science for the Direct program, or a masters degree in computer science is required. Applicants must have a high GPA.
• GRE scores. For the Direct program, the minimum required GRE scores are 310 and 4.0 (analytical writing). For the post-masters Ph.D. program, 304 and 3.5 are required. In addition, the GRE quantitative score must be at least 70%. The score should be at most 5-years-old.
• Proficiency in English. For applicants with degrees from schools where the primary language of instruction was not English, a minimum score of 70 on the internet-based TOEFL, 47 on the PTE, or 5.5 on the IELTS exam is required for admission consideration.
• Three letters of recommendation are required by the Department of Computer Science.
• A personal statement.
• Good academic standing is required for applicants who are currently pursuing a graduate degree at another university or in another department at Illinois Tech. Good academic standing should be confirmed by submitting a transcript for the final semester from the current university.

International students who fit into any of the following categories will be considered to have met the requirement:

• Residents of a country where English is the only official language and who is a native English speaker
• Graduates of U.S. high schools
• Completed the equivalent of Iowa State’s English 150 or 250 with a grade of B or better at an accredited U.S. 2 year or 4 year college or university.
  

CONDITIONAL ADMISSION

If you meet all admission requirements but do not meet our English proficiency requirements, Iowa State offers conditional admission to attend our Intensive English and Orientation Program (IEOP). If you would like to enroll in IEOP, on the application choose "I would like to enroll in Iowa State’s IEOP program before I begin the academic study.”