Master of Science in Computer Science (STEM) 

at Texas A&M, College Station

International students can study over 340 courses at undergraduate and graduate levels at Texas A & M University. These courses are available in multiple majors Accounting & Commerce; Engineering; Mathamatics; Law; Nursing; etc. Mentioned below are 3 most popular majors at Texas A&M:

Texas A&M is a Tier 1 Research University and one of the few selected universities to hold land, sea, and space grant designations. As a graduate or professional student, students are going to have great opportunities to do research. Furthermore, the university has earned a reputation for excellence through high-quality academic programs, expert faculty, alumni outcomes, and commitment to research. Also, in the case of graduate and professional programs, more than 270 programs are offered.

Indian students are required to submit a credential evaluation by WES. It helps the admission committee to accurately understand and interpret the academic credentials. 

This evaluation also validates an Indian degree against the US standards. Below is how a WES credential can be obtained: 

• Applicants can apply the report from WES (World Education Services) or a Texas A&M University-approved evaluation agency like TEC. 
• After the application submission, evaluation takes around 7 to 10 business days 
• Applicants can track the application via the WES or TEC websites. 

All international students including Indian students need to satisfy some essential admission requirements for admissions. Indian students need to provide the following documents to get admission at Texas A&M University:

• Application form
• Academic Transcripts
• GRE / GMAT
• SAT / ACT (as applicable)
• TOEFL / IELTS
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume / CV
• Proof of financial support

International students can apply for two main intakes at Texas A&M: Fall and Spring. The application window for both intakes opens on August 1 each year; however, the Texas application deadlines vary for graduate programs based on the program. 

Students can refer to the Texas A & M application deadlines table given below:

A strong academic background in subjects like Mathematics, Statistics, and Programming (C+, Python, R languages) is required. Mentioned below are the MS admission eligibility fror Data Science courses: 

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in STEM fields (Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines)
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C+, or R is expected
• English language proficiency by taking tests like IELTS/TOEFL iBT
• GRE is generally optional, but submitting it might strengthen the application
• Coursework in linear algebra, probability, and statistics is preferred.

To apply successfully at Texas A&M University, international students are required to pay a Texas A&M application fee, which varies for UG and PG courses. This application fee is generally non-refundable. Mentioned below are the Texas A&M application fees at different admission level: 

The Texas A&M University acceptance rate stands at 63% (unofficial sources), meaning out of every 100 applications, 63 students were rolled out an offer letter. This acceptance makes this university a moderately difficult university to get into. 

Mentioned below are the Texas A&M University eligibility requirements:

• Minimum GPA of  2.7 for UG, 3.0+ for PG, which varies by program

• English test with minimum scores IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 80+

• Academic documents like official transcripts, degree certificates, WES, or NACES evaluation

• Standardized tests: SAT/ACT (optional UG), GRE/GMAT (some PG programs)

• Online application and fee payment ranging from USD 75 (INR 6.5K) to USD 90 (INR 7.8K)

• Proof of financial support and a valid passport

Many Texas A&M University programs have moved to a test-optional policy, but these standardized tests are highly valued and help in standing out. It also helps if the academics of an applicant were not that good. Programs like MBA still require GMAT as an application requirement. 

Mentioned in the table are the minimum scores an applicant should aspire for: