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computer science graduate programs.

Admission Requirements

Applicants with an undergraduate degree in Computer Sciences or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution are expected to have a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants who have degrees in other fields will also be considered for admission. Students may make up their deficiencies in computer science by completing the transition program.

Applicants must submit the admission application along with official copies of their scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and TOEFL, for those who must present a TOEFL score, with no exemptions to these policies. A minimum of 550 (213 if computer-based, 79-80 if internet-based) on TOEFL is required.

The requirement of General GRE is waived if:
  • The student is a graduate of University of Nebraska System majoring Computer Science with GPA of 3.5 or more, OR
  • The student has earned a master or a higher degree in a closely related field.

Applicants are required to submit the online graduate application along with the application fee, one official copy of transcripts from all previously attended universities, two letters of recommendations - Please provide the names and email addresses for your recommenders. (A Request form will be emailed to recommenders by UNO when you submit your online application.), a professional resume along with other documents required by that office.

Graduate Assistantships and other scholarships

The department has several Graduate and Research Assistantships which are awarded based on academic performance and professional experiences. Other scholarships are also provided in form of tuition waivers. Students may be able to receive other forms of support through the projects funded by faculty within the department and college.

Students interested in Graduate Assistantships and tuition waiver scholarships must apply each semester. Recipients of these awards should maintain a good record of academic and work ethic for continuation of the award contract.

Transition Program

The curriculum for the MS in Computer Science requires a basic knowledge of computer fundamentals including mathematics, programming, data structure, computer architecture, software engineering, and operating systems. Credits for the courses in the transition program do not count toward the degree. Successful completion of these courses with a 'B' or better in each course is required to become an unconditionally admitted student. The transition courses are selected from the following list depending on individual background.

Programming and Data Structures
CSCI 8010, Foundations of Computer Science (3 hours)

Computer Organization and Architecture
CSCI 3710, Computer Organization and Assembly Language (5 hours)
CSCI 4350, Computer Architecture (3 hours)

Operating Systems
CSCI 4500, Operating Systems (3 hours)

Programming Languages & Compilers
CSCI 4220, Programming Languages (3 hours)
CSCI 4830, Introduction to Software Engineering (3 hours)

last updated: 11/2/2011 at 12:45pm