录取要求

Background in Computer Science (including project work)

Grade Point Average (GPA)

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Letters of reference

Personal statement

TOEFL/IELTS scores

Applications are evaluated in their entirety. A weakness in one factor might

be mitigated by strength in another.

Background in Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science does not require that applicants hold a

bachelor's degree in Computer Science. However, applicants are expected to have

a strong background in Computer Science.

A suitable background would include courses in the following core areas:

Data Structures

Discrete Mathematics

Assembly Language and Computer Organization

Programming in a procedural language such as C, C#, C++, or Java.

Applicants are also expected to have taken several (but not necessarily all)

courses in specialized areas:

Operating Systems

Programming Languages

Algorithms

Compilers

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Networks

Automata and Formal Languages

Software Engineering

A year of college-level Calculus is also required. In general, experience

gained working is not considered equivalent to successful completion of the

courses listed above.

Grade Point Average

There is no minimum GPA required for admission. However, most applicants who

are offered admission to our program have a GPA of at least 3.3 (out of 4.0). The grades in Computer Science, mathematics and related courses are more

important than the overall GPA.

GRE Scores

GRE scores are required. The CS subject test GRE is not required (it is no

longer even offered).

GRE Scores Taken on or after August 1, 2011 - Average Scores of Admitted

Applicants

Verbal156 on a scale of 130 - 170

Quantitative160 on a scale of 130 - 170

Analytical Writing3.5 on a scale of 0 - 6

Letters of Reference

If possible, letters of references should be written by faculty at a

university previously attended. Letters of reference from Computer Science

faculty are preferred, but references from employers are welcome. References

should pay particular attention to academic achievements and evidence of

independent, creative problem solving.

TOEFL/IELTS Scores

If you are a permanent resident of the U.S., TOEFL is not required

If you received a 4-year degree at an English-speaking institution (whether

or not the institution is in the U.S.), TOEFL/IELTS is not required.

If you received a 4-year degree at a non-English-speaking institution and a

Master's degree from an English-speaking institution, TOEFL/IELTS is

required.

Note that if you have a solid command of written and spoken English,

TOEFL/IELTS waivers are possible! SEND EMAIL TO THE UVA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR IVA GILLET explaining why you believe

TOEFL/IELTS can be waived (include evidence such as verification of duties as a

Teaching Assistant that required significant interactions in English, copies of

expired TOEFL/IELTS scores, presentations at conferences in English, etc.).

A score of at least 90 on the TOEFL iBT is preferred. It is rare that we

offer admission to an applicant who scored less than 22 on the Speaking section

of TOEFL. Similar statements can be made regarding IELTS. Scores can be sent

electronically to UVa at institution code B875. Some students with lower scores

may be required to complete the UVA SUMMER ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES PROGRAM

prior to admission.

Financial Aid

The financial aid package includes tuition, fees, health insurance and a

competitive stipend. PhD students are typically admitted with full support in

the form of fellowship or Teaching Assistant (TA) positions in their first year,

with the expectation that they will join a research group by the end of their

first year and then be supported as a Research Assistant (RA). This model gives

incoming students the opportunity to explore the best match in terms of research

area and advisor.