Applications for Luddy's master's programs are accepted in both the spring and fall. Applications to our Ph.D. programs are only accepted in the fall.
How to apply to Luddy's graduate programs
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Learn more about how to applyEligibility
To be eligible to enroll in a master’s program, Indiana University requires you to have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from another country. The admissions committee will consider students who have a three-year bachelor’s degree on a case-by-case basis.
Application Deadlines
Spring
M.S.
(Computer Science, Data Science Residential, Human Computer Interaction, Informatics, Information Science, Intelligent Systems Engineering, and Library Science M.S. Programs)
NOTE: We are no longer accepting MS HCI applications for Spring 2022
- May 1 – Application open
- October 1 – Priority deadline
- October 30 – 2nd round of deadlines
Luddy Certificates
- Library and Information Science Specialist
- Graduate Certificate in Information Architecture
- Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
- May 1 – Applications open
- October 1 – Deadline
- October 30 – 2nd round of deadlines
B.S./M.S. Accelerated Intelligent Systems Engineering
- May 1 – Applications open
- October 1 – Priority deadline
- October 30 – 2nd round of deadlines
Information Science and Library Science 4+1 programs
- May 1 – Applications open
- October 1 – Priority deadline
- October 30 – 2nd round of deadlines
B.S./M.S. Accelerated
(Computer Science and Secure Computing accelerated programs)
- May 1 – Applications open
- October 1 – Priority deadline
- October 30 – 2nd round of deadlines
Fall
Ph.D.
(Computer Science, Informatics, Information Science, and Intelligent Systems Engineering Ph.D. Programs)
- June 1 – Applications open
- December 1 – Priority deadline
- January 1 – 2nd round of deadlines
M.S.
(Computer Science, Data Science Residential, Human Computer Interaction, Informatics, Information Science, Intelligent Systems Engineering, and Library Science M.S. Programs)
- June 1 – Applications open
- January 1 – Priority deadline
- February 26 – 2nd round of deadlines
Luddy Certificates
- Library and Information Science Specialist
- Graduate Certificate in Information Architecture
- Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
- June 1 – Applications open
- January 1 – Priority deadline
- February 26 – 2nd round of deadlines
B.S./M.S. Accelerated
(Computer Science and Secure Computing accelerated programs)
Students should apply during their junior year
- June 1 – Applications open
- January 15 – Priority deadline
- April 1 – 2nd round of deadlines
B.S./M.S. Accelerated Intelligent Systems Engineering
- June 1 – Application open
- January 15 – Deadline
- April 1 – 2nd round of deadlines
Information Science and Library Science 4+1 programs
- June 1 – Applications open
- January 15 – Deadline
- April 1 – 2nd round of deadlines
Application Fee
The non-refundable application fee is $70.
Application Fee Waivers
Application fee waivers are available in certain circumstances. For more information, visit the University Graduate School and select “find out if you’re eligible” under Fee Waiver Programs.
Supporting Materials
Supporting materials should be included with your application. Please note that once a document has been uploaded and submitted, you will not be able to modify the document.
Please include information about your education, employment, achievements, publications, and awards. This information will help the admissions committee better understand your background.
Personal statements have no word limit. Statements are typically 1-3 pages long and often include the following information:
- An explanation of why our program is the right fit for your academic/career goals
- Why you want to be part of the program
- A description your academic goals and your abilities
- A discussion your plans after completion of the degree
- Information on the area of research you would like to pursue
You must include three (3) letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional references who can attest you your abilities, accomplishments, strengths, knowledge, and experience.
If you have experience as a teaching assistant, a letter from your teaching supervisor attesting to your teaching ability could help your application for financial support.
It is best to identify references early in the process to allow them time to work on their letters. You do not need to wait for the recommendations to be uploaded to submit your application.
The submission of GRE scores is optional. If you wish to submit test scores, please use 1324 for the institution code and 0000 for the department code. GRE scores must have been earned within the past five years.
All non-native English speakers must be proficient in English. You must enter current TOEFL, TOEFL at Home Edition, IELTS, or Duolingo scores in the Academic History section of your application. For TOEFL, our School Code is 1324. For the department codes go to https://www.ets.org/s/toefl/pdf/dept_code_list.pdf. If the program is not listed, use the department code of 60.
You must submit official test scores. You can upload scanned copies in the Program Materials section. We can use the uploaded scanned scores as the unofficial scores until the official scores arrive. You will need to upload a scanned copy of your Duolingo scores in the Program Materials section.
The majority of our students score 100 or above on the TOEFL; 7.0 or above on the IELTS; and 120 or above on the Duolingo.
If you are applying to an M.S. program and have earned a degree from a U.S. university, the English proficiency requirement will be waived. If you are applying to a Ph.D. program, you are still required to submit English proficiency scores.
Note about Duolingo Scores: You cannot enter your scores in the Academic History section of the application.
For the admission process, upload scanned copies of your transcripts, mark sheets, and/or degree conferrals from each undergraduate or graduate institution that you have attended must be uploaded as part of the application process. Each institutional transcript should be uploaded as a single PDF.
If you are admitted to the program and accept the offer, you will be required to submit final official transcripts and degree conferrals.
If you accept our offer, you will need to send us your official final transcript(s) and degree certification(s), if you have not already provided us with official final transcript(s) and degree certification. The registrar or record-keeping official from your institution must issue the official final transcript(s) and degree certification(s)/conferral(s) at which the work was completed.
In the Supporting Materials section of the application, you will provide documentation for your application such as:
- Achievements (Awards, Honors, Presentations, Publications, Scholarships)
The Program Materials section of the application provides an opportunity for applicants to upload additional material (optional), such as:
- Bibliographic citations for each paper/publication that has been submitted for publication noting the status of each paper/publication as (1) “In Review;” (2) “Accepted;” or (3) “Published.
- Writing Sample
- Research paper
- Essays
Application to our M.S. or Ph.D. program in Human-Computer Interaction/Design requires the submission of a portfolio of your previous work. For information on the guidelines for your portfolio, visit our website.
Financial support
The Luddy School may provide financial support to students, but funding is limited and distributed on a competitive basis. The number of students who apply to our program each year determines the number of financial awards that may be offered.
Our M.S. aid packages typically do not cover full tuition or include large stipends. All completed admissions applications will be considered for financial aid or fellowship by the admissions committee at the time of the application review. If you are offered admission, your admissions letter will detail the financial award.
Learn more about financial aid at IU.
International Students
International students should first visit the IU Office of International Services for information about applying to a master’s or Ph.D. program at the Luddy School.
Financial documentation
International students at IU Bloomington are required to submit documents proving they have the financial means to support themselves for a full calendar year, including tuition, fees, and living expenses. You must submit your financial documentation before your admission can be finalized and before visa documents can be issued.
For more information, visit the IU Office of International Services website or contact OIS at newtoiu@indiana.edu.
Questions
If you have questions, email GoLuddy@indiana.edu.
Over the next several months, we will be hosting a variety of webinars. To request information about the webinars, visit our website and submit the form.