To be eligible for the Master of Science in Computer Science at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, applicants must hold a four-year bachelor's degree (or its international equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, science, or engineering, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0. Candidates should have completed at least one year of university-level science, possess knowledge of a high-level programming language (preferably C++), and understand computer fundamentals like data structures and computer architecture.