International Student
The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina (CS Department Virtual Tour) and The Citadel offer a joint graduate program for an accredited Master of Science degree in Computer and Information Sciences with four specializations:
Application and Program Requirements:
***Application is reviewed in its entirety***
1.) Provide Evaluated Transcripts (World Education Services, Educational Perspectives, or Educational Credential Evaluators) *Approximate Evaluation Time: 7 to 10 business days*
2.) Submit TOEFL OR IELTS Scores (Either One)
- 550 Paper-based TOEFL
- 79-80 internet-based TOEFL
- 213 computer-based TOEFL
- 6.5 IELTS Score
*** If you do not meet the requirements listed above, The College of Charleston provides Intensive English Language Courses through the English Language Institute ***
3.) GRE’s
- Composite Score (Verbal and Quantitative) of 300 or higher, 4.0 or higher on Writing Assessment
Apply Now!
Deadlines to Apply:
- Fall: March 15
- Spring: August 1
- Summer: January 1
***Have you been accepted and need an I-20? Please email Melissa Ochal, Associate Director for the Center for International Education (ochalm@cofc.edu)***
Funding:
We offer 7 Assistantships ($12,500 over 9 months). For additional information, email Dr. Renee McCauley at gradcs@cofc.edu.
Location:
We are located in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina and approximately 15 minute drive to several local beaches!
Distance to major Cities:
- We are 5 hours from Atlanta, GA (Coca-Cola Headquarters)
- We are 5.5 hours from Orlando, Florida (Disney World)
- We are 7.5 hours from Washington, D.C. (Capital of the United States)
Transportation: Charleston International Airport and Amtrak (Train)
Charleston, South Carolina:
- Plenty of tech companies that are eager to hire our recent graduates!
- A variety of restaurants
- Sports! (Charleston Riverdogs, Baseball, South Carolina Stingrays, Hockey, Charleston Battery, Soccer)
- Voted # 1 City in the World!