Master of Science in Computer Science (STEM) 

at Texas A&M, College Station

Texas A&M University is one of the top public universities in the US as its ranking is #154 in 2025 as per a top ranking publisher while in 2024 it ranked at #134 position. According to another world ranking publisher this university ranks at #118 position in 2024 furthermore in the US specific rankings the university is placed at #47 in National Universities ranking.

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:

According to a top-ranking publisher who releases the US-specific rankings, TAMU ranking is #51 in the National Universities category ranking. This shows that this university ranks in the Top 100 Universities, specifically for the U.S. In the world rankings, TAMU ranks among the Top 200 Universities in the world. As per a world-ranking publisher, this university ranks at #154 in 2025 and #143 as per another-ranking publisher.

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

Yes, TAMU offers scholarships to international students. A few of the scholarships for which international students are eligible are the International Education Fee Scholarship, Goodman International Scholarship Fund, George J. Eppright ’26 International Student, etc. The details of a few of the scholarships are given below:

• International Education Fee Scholarship: It is offered to UG or PG students of TAMU. This is a financial need scholarship. The scholarship application is also required
• Goodman International Scholarship Fund: Texas A&M University UG or PG students are eligible for this scholarship. This is a financial need scholarship. 3.0 GPR for UG students and 3.5 GPR for PG students is required. Scholarship application is also required

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: 

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. 

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: 

International students are required to meet certain admission requirements to pursue an MS in Computer Science at Texas A&M University. In general, applicants are required to have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to receive an unconditional offer letter; however, with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0, the students generally receive an unconditional offer. 

The students must earn a 'B'or better in the required programming course during the first semester.