Application Forms and Deadlines

The Department of Computer and Information Sciences offers two graduate degrees: the M.S. in Computer and Information Sciences, and the Ph.D. in Computer and Information Sciences. All applications to the MS and PhD programs must be submitted online, using the following link: UAB Online Application for Graduate School. Please do not apply directly to the Department of Computer and Information Sciences. For Fall semester, all application materials must be received by February 1. For Spring semester, all application materials must be received by September 1.  Applications received after these deadlines will sometimes still be considered, but there is no guarantee.  We do have more flexibility for domestic MS applications. For the PhD program, typically more openings and more financial assistance are available for entry in the fall semester.  Therefore, there is a preference for Ph.D. students to apply for fall semester. However, there are still openings and financial assistance for spring semester. Preparation of a graduate application essentially requires the following items (but refer to the online application form for more details):

1. GRE exam (UAB code is 1856)
2. TOEFL or IELTS exam (for Foreign students only)(UAB code is 1856)
3. Official transcript.
4. Three (3) letters of reference, at least two of whom should be university faculty
5. Statement of study plan (1 to 2 pages), including specific graduate study objectives
6. Further data on the online application form

Please note the following:

• You should allow three weeks for GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores to be reported to the Graduate School after the examination is taken.
• If you want to compute your GPA, please use A = 4.0; B = 3.0; C = 2.0; D = 1.0; F = 0.0.
• There is no formal summer application period, since the admissions committee dissolves for the summer.