Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
The admission decision is made by the Higher Degrees Committee based on the overall application file consisting of GRE scores, TOEFL scores (for international students), GPA, grades in CS and Math courses, background in computer science, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose. Students admitted to the doctoral program in Computer Science who have been awarded a master's degree in Computer Science from another institution are not eligible to receive a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Kentucky. Exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Graduate School Dean upon petition by the Director of Graduate Studies.
CV (optional)
Personal Statement
Please upload a Statement of Purpose and indicate what area of CS interests you particularly and why you want to do research.
Three letters of recommendation
Assistantship application (optional - you may upload a blank document, if you do not intend to apply for assistance)
The GRE is not required for admission to this program. For the Graduate School, the minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based) 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5
An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.