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We’re here to help you take the next step toward becoming a Longhorn. Below you'll find key dates, eligibility requirements, and step-by-step guidance to complete your computer science graduate application through UT Austin's Graduate School. Apply early to ensure your materials are submitted by the deadline.
Important Dates
Application Opens October 15
Application Deadline December 15
Letters of Recommendation Deadline December 20
PhD Admissions Decision Released February 28
Master’s Admissions Decisions Released April 1
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for admission consideration, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the UT Graduate School and the program requirements below.
Relevant Education
Applicants for all UT Austin graduate programs are required to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.
Admissions & Enrollment Statistics
GPA
To be eligible for admission, you’ll need a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in upper-division courses and any graduate work you’ve completed. Given the competitive nature of our program, successful applicants typically have an above-average GPA in their CS coursework.
How to Apply
1 Start Your Application
Access the online application (EID required).
2 Pay the Application Fee
3 Upload Applicable Items to Your MyStatus Portal
4 Review Your MyStatus Portal for Application Completion
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit the Office of Graduate Admissions (OGA) Required Application Materials. Please see the Graduate School website for a full list of required materials.
Optional Materials
Opting out of submitting optional materials does not adversely impact your application.
Letters of Recommendation
Request and manage recommendation letters through your MyStatus portal. Recommenders can be supervisors or academic references. Do not exceed three recommendations.
GRE General Score (optional for Fall 2025)
If you believe that it would strengthen your application, you may take the GRE and submit your official scores.