San Jose State University Eligibility

The entry criteria for the MSCS programme at the university require applicants to have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer Science or its equivalent. A recent bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited university generally fulfils the course requirements. However, applicants lacking prerequisite course knowledge may be admitted conditionally if there is sufficient space. Additionally, a three-year bachelor’s degree is accepted. The university accepts TOEFL scores of 80/120, PTE scores of 53/90, or IELTS scores of 6.5/9 for English Language proficiency. Below table are  the entry requirements for Masters in Science course at San Jose State University: 

GRE scores are not required for students with an undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited degree program. However, students whose colleges are accredited degree programs must give the GRE. The following minimum scores are required to be considered for admission into the MS Software Engineering program: 

• Quantitative + Verbal (GRE Q=V) score = 294 or higher 
• Analytical Writing (GRE AWA) score= of 3.0 or higher 

Below are important notes that the applicants must go through:

• GRE is an important factor for admission evaluation and continues to be a requirement during the pandemic 
• Applications with GRE q+v under 294 will be denied
• Applications with GRE  AWA scores under 3.0 will be Denied 
• A GRE q+v score higher than 294 may be required for successful admission.
• Applicants who have at least five years of professional software development experience following completion of their Undergraduate degree and prior to the opening of admissions for the academic term where the application is being made, applicants can request a GRE test waiver by sending a detailed resume to the admission office. 

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