To be eligible for the MS in Computer Science at Iowa State University, international applicants must hold a four-year bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. Applicants should have completed foundational coursework in programming, algorithms, discrete mathematics, and operating systems. Those lacking certain prerequisites may be admitted conditionally and required to take specific courses like COMS 5010X and/or 5040X in their first semester. For candidates from non-computing backgrounds, a Bridge Program is available, extending the study duration to approximately 2.5 years.
