Computer Science (MS and PhD) Contact Information and Application Information
| College: | School of Engineering | |||
| Department: | Computer Science | FEC Bldg #119, Suite 2200 | (505) 277-3112 | F: (505) 277-6927 |
| Chair: | Lydia Tapia | letapia@unm.edu | (505) 277-3112 | F: (505) 277-6927 |
| Graduate Faculty Contact: | Darko Stefanovic | darko@cs.unm.edu | (505) 277-6561 | F: (505) 277-6927 |
| Staff Advisors: | Dylan Gauntt | advising@cs.unm.edu | (505) 277-3112 | F: (505) 277-6927 |
| Lynn J. Conner | advising@cs.unm.edu | (505) 277-3112 | F: (505) 277-6927 | |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Computer Science graduate program at the University of New Mexico. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application instructions and required materials.
International students generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadlines | |
| Fall Admissions (beginning with Fall 2024 admissions) | Priority Deadline: January 15th Final Deadline for International Students: February 15th Final Deadline for Domestic Students: July 15th |
| Spring Admissions | Priority Deadline: August 1st Final Deadline for International Students: August 31st Final Deadline for Domestic Students: November 15th |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Educational Background | If the applicant uploads their transcript to the graduate online application only one official transcript needs to be sent to the Computer Science department (mailing address listed at bottom of Computer Science website). |
| Program of Interest | Select: School of Engineering > Computer Science. Select up to three faculty members you would like to work with. |
| Test Scores | GRE scores are required. |
| Letter of Intent | A letter of intent stating your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree, your research interests, your career objectives, general information on your technical and scientific experience, as well as a detailed explanation of special circumstances which might affect your admission. The letter of intent should state whether you desire financial aid in the form of a research or teaching assistantship. |
| CV/Resume | Required. No special instructions. |
| Assistantships | Required. No special instructions. |
| Recommendations | Three (3) letters of reference are required, uploaded to the admission form or sent to the Department of Computer Science using the form available on their website. These letters should be professional (as opposed to personal or character) references, such as from colleagues, supervisors, or former instructors. |
Contact for Questions and Further Information | |
| Contact | advising@cs.unm.edu |
Click here to visit the program website | |
