Rice MCS

Deadlines for Fall 2015 Admission


If you have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and wish to continue on for your Ph.D. in Computer Science, please apply directly to the Ph.D. program without applying to the Masters Program.



Ph.D. Programs

Application deadline: January 6, 2015

MCS Program

Application deadline: February 1, 2015. To be considered for one of the above programs, you must submit ALL materials online by the posted deadline.


Late applications will not be considered.


Please note: When you apply online, please do not mail duplicate materials to the department as this may slow down the processing of your application.
Deadline for Spring 2015 Admission


MCS Program

Application deadline: November 1, 2014

Application Requirements


The following documents are required to complete your application package:



Letters of recommendation

At least three letters of recommendation are required. The online application system will require you to submit letter writer names and email addresses. The system will then send an email to each of your letter writers with a secure link to the online system, allowing them to submit letters on your behalf.


Official transcripts

Electronic copies of transcripts from each college or university you have attended are required. If you are offered admission to Rice, you will be required to have official copies of each transcript submitted directly to the department.


TOEFL

Any applicant whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL. Students coming from American institutions of higher education may request that the TOEFL score requirement be waived. The TOEFL can be taken in one of three forms—paper, computer, or internet, and minimum TOEFL scores are as follows: paper-based–600, computer-based–250, and internet-based 90. The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) may be substituted for the TOEFL.


TSE

Although the Test of Spoken English (TSE) is not required of non-native English speakers, it is strongly recommended. Special consideration is given to applicants providing this score.


GRE

All applicants must submit GRE standard test scores. Applicants for the MS/Ph.D. program may also submit advanced test scores for mathematics, computer science, or engineering if the test is available in their country of residence. The advanced test is recommended but not required of MCS applicants; however, scores will be considered if submitted.



Although most applicants for our graduate programs have backgrounds in computer science or math, the graduate admissions committee encourages highly motivated students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines to apply for admission.
Financial Aid


All doctoral students at Rice are fully supported by graduate fellowships or research assistantships. Students who gain external support receive an additional internal supplement. For more information, visit the Graduate Funding web site.