Explore the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning at Iowa State University's graduate program. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares students for careers in AI research, data science, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Program Homepage
Program Handbook
Artificial Intelligence
Degrees Offered:
- Master of Science (M.S.)
How long does it take to earn a degree?
- Median time to earn the masters: 2 years
Admission Requirements
Graduate College Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
Program Specific Requirements:
- GRE WAIVER: Application and requirements
- FREE M.S. PRE-APPLICATION: Find out if you are potentially admissible to our M.S. degree programs, plus automatically be considered for a GRE waiver.
- SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS: This program does NOT require any supplementary material. Applicants have the option to upload supplemental documents, such as published research papers.
- LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Letters of recommendation should be sent electronically through the ISU application system. If this is not possible, completed LOR forms should be mailed directly to csadmissions@iastate.edu.
- FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Only required for international students without an assistantship offer. It is not required for the application process but once you receive an admission offer. We cannot send you an I-20 until the financial statement is received.
- APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS: The Computer Science Department does not offer waivers for the final application fee. The M.S. application fee is required at the time of application submission.
- ONE PHASE APPLICATION (Fall 2024 and later): Applicants will submit their application documents in one phase. Applicants may request a GRE waiver if they meet the criteria on the Computer Science Department’s Graduate Admissions website.
- MS Application Deadlines
- Program Requires GRE: Yes
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
International Requirements:
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79 (for exams taken before January 21, 2026; 4.5 (for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026) IELTS 6.5 PTE 53 Duolingo 115
Application Requirements
See detailed deadlines for each program in the department.
See detailed instructions for applying to the masters program at https://www.cs.iastate.edu/graduate-studies/masters-application-requirements
