Master of Science in Computer Science

Entry requirements for New Jersey Institute of Technology

GPA:
3.0 out of 4.0 required for students with a computer science background.
3.0 out of 4.0 required for students without a computer science background who may be required to enroll in bridge courses.
Students are expected to have good programming skills, and a grasp of the fundamentals of computer science (students should have acquired this knowledge in the undergraduate degree Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent degree). To ensure that students have the background to do well and succeed in doing the MS in Computer Science at NJIT, they will be required to take a short answer exam to demonstrate that they have good programming skills (in C++ or Java) and that they know the basic concepts of operating systems, networking, and databases. Students who do not do well in the exam are offered the opportunity to improve their skills via bridge courses.

To be considered for a master's program at NJIT, you must have completed a four-year accredited Bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, and demonstrate strong academic achievement in an appropriate discipline. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. GRE/TOEFL/GMAT/IELTS results. One letter of recommendation. The minimum score required is 79 for the Internet-based TOEFL exam, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL exam, or 550 for the paper-based TOEFL exam. A minimum score of 6.5 with no sub-score lower than 6.0 is required for the IELTS exam.

English language requirements

6.5

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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

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