Computer Science - On Campus: Masters | Atlanta

Program Description

The Master of Science in Computer Science (M.S. CS) program is a terminal degree program designed to prepare students for more highly productive careers in industry.

The program is designed for students who possess a bachelor's degree in computer science from an accredited institution. Students with a bachelor's degree in other than computer science are encouraged to apply as well, with the understanding that they may be required to complete remedial course work in addition to the requirements of the M.S. CS degree.

Students may choose from one of the following three options in pursuing the M.S. CS: Course Option, Project Option, Thesis Option. Review the MSCS Program Information page or View M.S. Computer Science Degree Program Info from the Catalog.

Areas of Research

Students in the M.S. CS program choose from 11 areas of specialization. This allows students to better customize their degree program. Learn more about our specializations and their course requirements on our specializations webpage

Prerequisites

Award of a U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Satisfaction of the English Proficiency requirement

Application Requirements

Minimum GPA 3.0, though most candidates score higher
Three Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose

All application materials must be received by the application deadline to ensure adequate consideration of your application.

Standardized Tests

Test Type	Score Requirements	Submitting Scores
TOEFL iBT Prior to January 2026	100 or higher Total score 19 or higher Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking subsections	Institute Code: 5248 Department Code: 78 MyBest score is not accepted
TOEFL iBT After January 2026	5 or higher Total score 4 or higher Listening, Reading, Writing sections 3.5 or higher Speaking section	Institute Code: 5248 Department Code: 78 MyBest score is not accepted
IELTS Academic	7.5 or higher Overall band score 6.5 or higher Listening, Reading, and Speaking 5.5 or higher Writing	IELTS electronic score delivery service: Georgia Institute of Technology, "Graduate"
GRE General Test		Institute Code: R5248 Department Code: 0402
GMAT		Not Required
To be considered official, test scores must be sent electronically directly from the testing agency.

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Application Deadlines

Start term	Deadline date
Fall 2026	February 2, 2026
Fall 2027	February 1, 2027

All deadlines are 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

Program Contact

Amber Williams
College of Computing
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA 30332-0280

Phone: 404-894-3152
Email: graduate@cc.gatech.edu

Program Costs

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Funding Information

The program does not provide any financial assistance.