What is the duration of MS in CS at New York University?
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The duration of NYU MS in CS is 2 years. Also, as per a top-ranking publisher, this university ranks at #27 in the Best Graduate Schools category. To apply to this course, the applicants are required to have an UG degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering. Additional requirements to get into this course are:
- At least 1 year of University level Science
- A working knowledge of a high-level, general purpose programming language (preferably C+)
- A basic understanding of Computer fundamentals such as Computer Organization and Operation, Data Structures, and Computer Architecture
- Written and spoken English
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You can apply for the NYU admissions via the online application portal for the PG programs and the Common App can be used for UG applications. Look at the New York University admission deadlines given below -
| Admission Type | NYU Deadline | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision 1 | Nov 1, 2025 (Closed now) | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Early Decision 2 | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| Regular Decision | Jan 5, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
As an international student, you would need a strong GPA of around 3.62 on a 4.0 scale if you are applying for UG admissions and for graduate programs, a New York University GPA requirement of 3.5 or higher is there.
Though the GPA only tells how academically inclined you are, but this university is also interested in the holistic student profile like extracurriculars, good essays and English language proficiency.
Getting into NYU from India is not as easy as the New York University acceptance rate is 7.7% as per the latest data released. International students are not only reviewed on their academic abilities, but also on strong essays, competitive GMAT or GRE scores, great extracurriculars, a creative portfolio, good LORs, and a really good answer to the question 'Why NYU'?
As per data from the latest employment report of 2022 released by the institute, Goldman Sachs is not among the list of recruiters hiring undergraduate and postgraduate graduates from the institute.
However, there are several other prominent MNC's who are part of the institute's recruitment network, including:
· Amazon
· Apple
· Google
· JP Morgan Chase & Co
· Microsoft
· Morgan Stanley
Yes, a valid GRE score is required for securing admission to NYU Tandon. But, GRE scores are only applicable to a select number of courses.
Students are advised to refer the official institute website to get the complete list of courses requiring GRE scores.
A GRE score is optional for students looking to pursue an MS in Computer Science from the institute.
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