TOEFL TOEFL –Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Required if your native country’s primary language is not English. Waived if you have a bachelor's from an accredited U.S. institution or other English-only speaking country. A score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer-based test), or 79 (internet-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is considered the minimum acceptable for admission to The University of Texas at Austin. Average scores for CS department admitted students are below. While it is required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS, students who have received their education in English beginning in at least their secondary years, may submit scores after the deadline. This is not preferred but it is allowed. Ph.D. program TOEFL: 587 paper / 95 iBT with 26 reading, 21 listening, 24 speaking, and 25 writing. IELTS TOEFL –Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Required if your native country’s primary language is not English. Waived if you have a bachelor's from an accredited U.S. institution or other English-only speaking country. The minimum scores considered acceptable for admission by the Graduate School are: IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination. Average scores for CS department admitted students are below. While it is required to submit a TOEFL/IELTS, students who have received their education in English beginning in at least their secondary years, may submit scores after the deadline. This is not preferred but it is allowed. Ph.D. program IELTS: Band 7. GRE GRE is required. There is no minimum GRE test score.

PS A statement of purpose - not required for ApplyTexas application, only for the CS department supplement. It should be approximately 2 pages describing reasons for pursuing graduate study and academic and professional interests and goals. Might include events/experiences that prepared you for CS graduate study and how your interests compliment our department's faculty and research. GPA A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or comparable grade point average in upper-division work (junior- and senior-level courses) and in any graduate work already completed is required. Applicants admitted to the CS graduate program usually have shown their skills in CS by achieving a better than average GPA in their CS courses. CV Optional materials that are accepted in the CS department supplement: Resume and up to three publications. Resume scan should include a scan of any aid award letter that has the award details such as NSF,Fulbright, etc. Fee International Graduate: $90 RL Three letters of reference - (Note - though you should submit contact information for your 3 references with your ApplyTexas app, the letter requests will be sent from the CS department and uploaded by your references to the CS department supplement. Letters should emphasize research experience and academic achievements, particularly in computer science.) Transcript Transcripts is required