M.S. in Computer Science from Virginia Commonwealth University 2026 Entry: Fees, Deadlines, Eligibility Etc.

Category

Details

School

College of Engineering

Course Duration

2 years full time 

Total Credits

30 credits

Academic Requirements

• Graduation (Three years Bachelor’s degree) from a regionally accredited college or university or its equivalent.
• Undergraduate education in computer science or in a related discipline or completion of Post-baccalaureate Undergraduate Certificate in Computer Science is highly preferred.
• A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better or international equivalent (65% – 74% or 7.0 – 7.9 Indian CGPA (on 10-point scale) 

English Proficiency Score

• TOEFL iBT score of 80, Paper-based test score of 550
• IELTS score of 6.5
• Duolingo score of 110
• Pearson Test of English score of 65

Application Fee

$70 

Application Link

https://gradadmissions.vcu.edu/portal/apply

Documents Required

• VCU Online Application
• Application Fee
• Statement of intent (if required) should summarize motivations and specific personal and/or professional goals for pursuing a graduate-level engineering degree.
• Letters of Recommendation (if required) should be from present or former professors, or others qualified, who can evaluate your fitness to engage in graduate-level studies in your chosen engineering field.
• Official copies of transcripts are required when admitted into a program. Unofficial copies are accepted for initial review of all applications.
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test scores are not required to apply to a master's program.
• Proof of English language proficiency is required for all non-native English-speaking applicants without an approved exemption.
• Copy of Passport