Graduate Admissions
Facts and Rankings
#5
graduate program in the nation
$35.5
million research expenditures
2946
graduate students '24 class
100+
engineering societies and orgs
U.S. News & World Report (April 2025)
The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at The Grainger College of Engineering offers a wide range of research areas and programs for aspiring computer scientists of all backgrounds.
By choosing our on-campus programs, you will learn and work in a “living laboratory” equipped with cutting-edge computing infrastructure, or you can attend classes in the nation’s rising tech hub, downtown Chicago. If you prefer flexibility, our online programs allow you to learn from world-class faculty while balancing your personal and professional commitments.
Transform your innovative ideas into groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, security, and quantum computing.
Degree & Program Options
We offer a variety of graduate study options to fit any educational goal.
Applications Process & Requirements
All applicants (including current Siebel School of Computing and Data Science graduate students) must apply through the University's Graduate College
Additional requirements may apply for international students.
Dates & Deadlines
Important dates and deadlines vary depending on the degree program.
Application Fee Waivers
The Siebel School of Computing and Data Science will provide a limited number of application fee waivers to a subset of outstanding applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, plan to obtain a doctoral degree or a Master of Science (MS) degree in Computer Science on a full-time basis, and come from communities that are underrepresented in Computer Science.
Qualifying applicants must request the waiver by following these instructions: (i) In the Application Fee Waiver section, answer “Yes” that they are eligible for a fee waiver. (ii) An additional question will ask if they are applying for the Computer Science MS and PhD waiver, to which they should answer “Yes.”
Applicants will be informed whether the department approves their application fee waiver request or if the applicant will be responsible for paying the application fee. Please email questions about the fee waiver to grad-admissions@siebelschool.illinois.edu.
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