MSc in Computer Science and Engineering in Amherst United States | University at Buffalo, SUNY

First-year students may be admitted into either the MS or the PhD program. Normally, students with a master's degree in computer science and engineering (and some other students upon the recommendation of the Graduate Admissions Committee) are admitted directly into the PhD program.

Statement of Purpose

Please upload a brief personal statement describing your educational objectives, your academic experience, and why you're interested in the program. There is no required length or word limit for the statement.
 

College Transcripts

Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).

Letters of Recommendation

Two letters of recommendation are required to apply to the MS program. Three letters of recommendation are required to apply to the PhD program. 

Letters are automatically requested when you enter recommenders' names and email addresses in your application. While we will accept letters from professional sources, we strongly prefer letters from professors acquainted with your academic interests, achievements, and abilities.

GRE Scores

The GRE is not required to apply to the MS program or PhD program.