How to Apply
To apply, submit Temple’s online graduate application.
To apply, submit Temple’s online graduate application.
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Science, Mathematics or Science. Your transcript must specifically include a considerable amount of coursework in computer and information science.
In addition, you will need to be accepted by a PhD graduate faculty member in at least one open track. To find an advisor, contact faculty members whose research interests are similar to your own. See a list of Computer and Information Science faculty and their research specialties.
Unofficial transcripts are considered at the time of applying. Official transcripts are required when accepting the offer at the time of deposit. Official transcripts can be sent to cst.gi@temple.edu.
Submit three letters of recommendation from Computer Science faculty and professionals.
Your statement should be about 500 to 1,000 words in length. Include your specific interest in Temple's program as well as your research and future career goals and your previous academic and research achievements.
The GRE is required. The typical applicant to a CIS graduate program has a score 156 and above, which is equivalent to the 64th, and above, percentile on the quantitative section of the GRE exam. The minimum total score required on the new GRE is 300.
Submit a current version of your résumé.
For applicants whose native language is not English, the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic Exam scores are required. The minimum scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are set by the Graduate School and are strictly enforced in the admissions process. Minimum scores are
International applicants who have either completed an undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S. or received a degree from an institution where the instruction was conducted in English will be eligible to apply for a TOEFL or IELTS waiver once the Graduate School has received and approved all transcripts.
Applications are reviewed as they are received. Late applications may be considered for admission.
Assistance with admissions requirements or the application should be directed to cisadmit@temple.edu.