International Student: Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science

International first-time freshman and transfer students may use the Common Application or our Graduate Application for International Students. There is a $50 application fee. 

All non-native English speakers must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. The following options are acceptable: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 80 (internet-based)/550 (paper-based); International English Language Test (IELTS) minimum overall band score of 6.5 and no individual score lower than 6.0 Duolingo minimum score of 115; LanguageCert’s International ESOL B2 exam with all scores at 39 or higher (writing, reading, listening and speaking) SAT minimum Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 520; Evidence showing successful completion (C or higher) of English composition at an accredited university or college within the United States. 

1. Have your undergraduate degree transcripts sent to Capitol. An official, signed transcript must be sent directly from your school(s) to the Office of Admissions. If you attended more than one institution, only those transcripts with the final degree posted should be submitted. Transcripts should be mailed to:

   Office of Admissions
   Capitol Technology University
   11301 Springfield Road
   Laurel, MD 20708

   Or have your transcripts sent electronically to gradadmit@captechu.edu.

   For those applicants who have attended a post-secondary college and/or university outside of the United States, you must have your academic records evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization member. Regardless of citizenship, language or home country, you must have your academic records evaluated by a NACES organization member. When selecting the type of evaluation, please be sure to select Course by Course Evaluation.

2. Generally, to apply to a graduate degree program, you should have completed a bachelor’s degree or be completing a bachelor’s degree prior to enrollment and should have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or higher. For the MS in Computer Science:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or related area is recommended, but not required.

• Students who do not have a BS in Computer Science or related area must have the following programming knowledge: Proficiency in computer topics, including programming (one or more of Python, Java or C++ recommended), object oriented programming (classes, objects, inheritance and polymorphism), data structures (queues, stacks, lists, linked lists and trees).

Accepted students must submit the following before their I-20 is issued: 

1. Statement of Finances: Applicants must submit bank statements verifying sufficient financial resources for living and educational expenses to cover one year at the university. These documents must be original and current (within six months of your anticipated start date) and show at least $44,690 (minus any scholarships you received from the institution or elsewhere). If you are being sponsored by another individual or by your employer, an original letter from each sponsor and/or employer verification must accompany these bank statements.

2. Copy of your passport identification page.

All documents can be emailed to gradadmit@captechu.edu.