MS in Computer Science: Admission Requirements
| Online Application Form | Apply now. |
| Degree | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. If your bachelor’s degree is not computer science related, you may be required to complete a short course on data structures essentials. |
| Minimum GPA | The minimum GPA is 2.75. If your GPA is below 2.75 and you have adequate professional experience, a holistic evaluation will be conducted by a committee for a final decision. |
| Transcripts | Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate college transcripts |
| Official GMAT/GRE Score | Not required |
| Additional Requirements |
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| Start Dates | January, March, June, September, and October |
| English Language Proficiency | Applicants from programs where English is not the language of instruction must submit proof of proficiency by passing either IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or Duolingo English Test with the minimum scores respectively of 6.5, 80, and 115. |
Data Structure Essentials Bootcamp Entry Option
Students who don’t meet the basic admission requirements may gain entry to the program through a free Data Structures Essentials Bootcamp. Learners complete the bootcamp equipped with the coding skills necessary to help better understand and tackle assignments in the master’s program.
The bootcamp takes 2–4 weeks to complete and can be taken at your own pace at any time following conditional acceptance to the program from the university. The course content consists of required reading from Zybooks and relevant practice activities. A final assessment is required with a pass mark of 8/10 to progress into the master’s program.
Who is the bootcamp for?
The bootcamp is a foundational course that is highly recommended for students who want to break into the field but are currently lacking the coding skills required to tackle coursework in the master’s program.
To learn more about the Data Structure Essentials Bootcamp and how to get started, contact an enrollment counselor at +1 646 989 1609 or admissions@online.lau.edu.lb.
Transfer Credits
You may be able to transfer six (or up to twelve if it’s a similar major) graduate credits from another institution of higher education that is of comparable academic standing to Lebanese American University.
For more information, contact us.
When to Apply
Apply now, call +1 646 989 1609 or email admissions@online.lau.edu.lb to get started. We offer multiple program intakes per year and applications are due two weeks before each start date.
Once you’ve submitted your completed application, you will receive a decision in about one week.
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