International Graduate Admissions
STATE UNIVERSITY of NEW YORK
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE • UTICA, NEW YORK Bachelor’s • Master’s • Doctoral
SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York’s premier public polytechnic, provides innovative and affordable advanced degrees for international graduate students. Our commitment to a hands-on education situates students with both a rigorous academic structure and unique opportunities for training and cutting-edge research, ultimately providing learners an unmatched education targeted for success in our fast-changing world.
Funding + Scholarships
Recognized as a “Best Value” University for International Students by Study Abroad Aide SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers various opportunities to support students’ pursuit of an advanced degree.
International Merit Scholarship
Competitive, partial tuition scholarships are applied to the total cost of two semesters of full-time study.
• Merit-based partial tuition scholarships
• Awards range from $5,000 - $9,000
• No additional application required
• All admissible candidates considered
• Up to 25% reduction of total tuition cost
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships provide an opportunity to work closely with faculty members in the areas of teaching, research, or laboratory environments.
• Open to full-time graduate students
• Eligible to apply after the first semester of study; positions are competitive
• Positions support second and third semesters of study
• Compensation is a stipend
• Hours and stipend vary by position
Student Assistantships
All SUNY Poly students are invited to apply for on-campus employment in various campus offices. Compensation and hours vary by position.
Billable Tuition + Fees
Students entering in the
a prorated rate of $1,266.16 for the spring semester. For semesters in which students enroll in 9 credit hours, the estimated charges are $9,369 for tuition and $579.78 for fees Non-billable, estimated costs include housing and food for $3,150 per semester and books and supplies for $700 per semester. (Subject to Change)
3 F-1 Visa Eligible Programs
800+ Enrolled Graduate Students
25+ Countries Represented
46% of Full-Time Grad Students are International
13:1 Student-toFaculty Ratio
5,000 Graduate Program Alumni
$59M+ Industry Investments in Research + Scholarships
Master of Science in Computer Science
The MS in Computer Science program is designed for students seeking a quality education in preparation for employment, career advancement, or further graduate study. It provides a strong theoretical and applicationoriented education, coupled with a specialization in software engineering, systems and architectures, algorithms and theory, and/or artificial intelligence and modeling. *This program is eligible for both spring and fall entry
Our Faculty
SUNY Poly Computer Science faculty work closely with students and challenge them to excel. Many have industry experience in addition to strong academic backgrounds, affording unique experiences for students inside the classroom and exciting opportunities professionally and in research. Recent research areas of the department’s faculty include:
• Artificial intelligence
• Augmented reality
• Blockchain technology
• Computer architecture
• Computer vision
• Deep learning
• Facial expression analysis
• High performance computing
• Linux kernel programming
• Medical imaging analysis
• Mobile technologies
• Network and communication technologies
Career Opportunities
• Parallel and distributed systems
• Postquantum cryptography
• Programming competition design
• Quantum computation models and complexity
• Quantum computing algorithms
• Real-time and embedded systems
• Stochastic optimization
• Virtual machine development
• Virtual reality
• Web interfaces
The MS in Computer Science allows students to advance their careers and increase their depth of understanding in this dynamic and growing field that continues to expand its influence in all corners of modern life and industry. Our graduates are equally successful in the workforce and in doctoral programs and go on to rewarding careers in the field with job titles such as:
• Research Engineer
• Senior Programmer
• Senior Software Engineer
• Systems Administrator
• Systems Engineer
• Technical Consultant
Application Deadlines
Spring Start • November 1
Fall Start • July 1
Note: Applications open 10 months in advance of the semester you wish to enroll.
• A mandatory International New Student Orientation program takes place the week before classes begin.
Degree Requirements
The MS in Computer Science consists of 33 credit hours.
Area Courses (12 credit hours)
Complete one course in each of the four areas:
• Software Engineering
• Systems & Architectures
• Algorithms & Theory
• Artificial Intelligence & Modeling
Depth Courses (9-12 credit hours)
Complete two additional courses from one of the four areas one additional course from a different area.
A fourth course from any area is required if a project is elected instead of a thesis.
General Electives (6 credit hours)
Select two graduate elective courses that align with your area of interest with support from an academic advisor.
Thesis/Project (3-6 credit hours)
Choose one
• CS 598 Project (3 credits)
• CS 599 Thesis (6 credits)
Admission Requirements
To be admissible to the MS in Computer Science, candidates must:
• Generally have academic credentials that are the U.S. equivalent of a B or better (a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 60% minimum academic credential)
• Demonstrate English Language Proficiency
• Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college in computer science or information technology
• Demonstrate an academic background in:
• Calculus
• Computer organization (machine structures)
• Data structures
• Discrete mathematics
• Object-oriented programming
• Probability or statistics
GRE Optional
English Language Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the minimum score noted below from one of the following:
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Internet based score of 79
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Overall band score of 6.5
• PTE Academic (PTE): Overall score of 53
• Duolingo English Test (DET): Total score of 105
• iTEP: Overall score of 4.4
Students who have earned an associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in the U.S., or whose native language is English, are exempt from this requirement.
Partial Tuition Scholarships
