Computer Science

Supported Degree Objectives


  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


  • The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

Duolingo: Minimum Overall Required Score: 135
Minimum section requirements:

  • Comprehension: 135
  • Conversation: 135
  • Literacy: 135
  • Production: 135

TOEFL: Essentials: Minimum Overall Required Score: 9
Minimum section requirements:

  • Reading: 9
  • Listening: 9
  • Speaking: 9
  • Writing: 9

Computer Science prefers a TOEFL score of at least 100 with sub scores no less than 22 and IELTS score of 7; however, as long as applicants meet Purdue University minimum score requirements, they are eligible to apply to Computer Science.

Master's Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.5 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • More Requirements Here

Doctoral Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.5 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • More Requirements Here

Application Deadlines


  • Doctoral and Master's Degree

  • Fall Spring Summer
    December 20 October 1 No Entry U.S. Citizen
    December 20 October 1 No Entry International

  • Professional Masters in Information and Cybersecurity (ISCY)

  • Fall Spring Summer
    No Entry No Entry April 1 U.S. Citizen
    No Entry No Entry December 20 International

Program Contact Information


Purdue West Lafayette campus