Over 100 students are admitted annually, split between the M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Admission is competitive and based on the applicant’s academic profile and research potential.
What you’ll need to apply.
- Degrees Offered
- Emphasis Areas
- Bachelor’s Degree
- GPA
- Test Scores
- Fall Admissions Deadline
- Spring/Summer Admissions
- Department Decisions
- Transcripts
- GRE (optional)
- TOEFL or IELTS (International Students Only)
- Statement of Purpose
- Letters of Recommendation
- Passport
- Financial Statement
- Financial Assistance: Fellowships, RA, & TA
- Student Earnings Estimate
- Tuition & Fees
- Living Expenses
- Passports
- I-20
- English Proficiency Testing
- The Application Deadline is December 15, 2025
- Explanation of features
- Evaluation of Application Process
- Online Application Status
- New Student Meetings
- Enrollment
- Orientation
- Official Transcripts
Application Fee
| PhD Domestic | PhD International | MS Domestic | MS International |
| $0* | $65** | $55 | $65 |
*Domestic PhD Applicants: Before submitting your application, please contact grad-admission@cs.utah.edu to receive a fee waiver code.
**International PhD Applicants: You may apply for an application fee waiver, as described here.
Getting Additional Information
Check out the Graduate Admissions FAQ for answers to many of your questions!
For information regarding transcripts, English Proficiency tests scores, and I-20s, please contact the Admissions Office (Domestic students) or the International Admissions Office (International students).
Requirements, costs, and other information are subject to change without notice. The Kahlert School of Computing Graduate Admissions Frequently Asked Questions document is a great resource for prospective students.
For questions not addressed in the “What You’ll Need to Apply” section or elsewhere on our website, you may contact us at grad-admission@cs.utah.edu. Please note that we receive a high volume of emails. To ensure the most efficient response time, please review all relevant web pages thoroughly before reaching out. Additionally, please be aware that all stated application requirements are final, and exceptions cannot be made.