Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in computer science must have sufficient background in computer programming, data structures and algorithms, computer architecture, and theory of computation. We highly recommend applicants complete courses in these areas at a local university near them prior to submitting their application.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign policy requires applicants to hold at least a 3.0/4.0 or higher GPA in the last two years of their undergraduate study to be eligible for graduate studies on this campus.

General Record Examination (GRE) – Not Required

TOEFL:

Minimum for Limited Status Admission: 79-102

Minimum for Full Status Admission: greater than 102

IELTS:

Minimum for Limited Status Admission: 6.5-7.0

Minimum for Full Status Admission: greater than 7.0