TOEFL A minimum TOEFL score of: 550 for paper-based testing (paper based test), 213 computer-based testing (computer based test), 80 internet-based testing (internet based test ) IELTS A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall band GRE The department does not have a minimum requirement on standardized test scores however successful applicants typically have very competitive scores. Average scores for graduate students entering the ECE department in Fall 2015 were: Quantitative 166/170, Verbal 151/170, Writing 3.3/6.0. New scoring format.

PS The admissions committee would like to see a discussion of the following issues: Why do you want to pursue graduate studies in CSE? Why are you interested in Texas A&M? For Ph.D. and MS thesis (Most important) What are your research interests and why do they interest you? What is your background for working in this area? Describe your research plans (if any). MS (non-thesis) -- What are your career goals? You should not recall your earliest remembrances of exposure to a computer or some other life story about why you are interested in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Talk about research interests. 详见 https://engineering.tamu.edu/cse/academics/graduate-program/faq#sop Fee Application Fee. A nonrefundable $90 application fee. RL The letter writers must upload their letters directly into the CSE@TAMU on-line application system using the special URL they were sent. 详见 https://engineering.tamu.edu/cse/academics/graduate-program/faq#letters Transcript Transcripts should be sent directly to Admissions from the institution issuing the transcript or via an appropriately sealed envelope. Instructions can be found on the Admission's webpage Graduate Admissions Information. Additionally, applicants are encouraged to upload unofficial transcripts (e.g., electronic or scanned versions) to the CSE@TAMU on-line application system apply2.cse.tamu.edu so that they are available for immediate review by the admissions committee.