Master Of Science - Applied Computer Science - General

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Science in Applied Computer Science (MSACS) program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited 4-year bachelor’s degree program with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (B-) on a 4.0 scale.
• Students with lower GPAs may be considered for admission after a broad-based review of their overall academic profile and related work experience.
• For applicants with a 3-year degree from India, it is considered equivalent to a 4-year degree if:
  • The applicant’s overall standing in the degree is 1st Class/Division, AND
  • The awarding institutions have been accredited by India’s National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a grade of A or better, or the institution is designated as an Institution of National Importance.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to provide:

• Proof of English proficiency if the first language is not English or if the degree was not completed in the US, Canada, or any country listed on FDU’s exemption list.
• Copies of all required documents, including attested or official transcripts, academic records, and a valid passport.

The application deadlines for the MSACS program are as follows:

• Fall (September) term: April 30
• Winter (January) term: August 31
• Summer (May) term: December 31

Please note that deadlines are subject to change due to seat capacity. We strongly recommend applying as early as possible.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

International applicants are required to submit a copy of qualifying results from an acceptable English Proficiency test as part of their application for admission. Official scores need to be reported before the Letter of Acceptance is issued.

Accepted English proficiency tests and their required scores for the Master of Science in Applied Computer Science (MSACS) program are as follows:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no band < 6.0)
• TOEFL:
  • Overall ≥ 88
  • Reading ≥ 13
  • Listening ≥ 12
  • Speaking ≥ 18
  • Writing ≥ 21
• PTE Academic:
  • Overall ≥ 59
  • Listening ≥ 48
  • Reading ≥ 53
  • Speaking ≥ 46
  • Writing ≥ 62
• iTEP: 4.0 (No band < 4.0)

Students with English scores equivalent to an IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher across all bands will not be required to take the English Placement Test (EPT). Students taking online versions of IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and iTEP are not exempted from taking EPT.

For admission to FDU master’s programs:

• IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 is acceptable.
• Students may need to take a few English courses as part of their main program.
• Statement of Purpose, résumé/portfolio, and recommendation letters are optional.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.