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
Eligibility
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
Deadlines for application to our master’s programs vary depending on the degree you intend to pursue and by the semester in which you intend to enter the program.
We are no longer accepting applications for Fall 2021. The Spring 2022 applications will be open on May 1. The Fall 2022 applications will open on June 1.
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
M.S. Data Science Online
Learn more about the application process for the M.S. Data Science Online program.
- August 1 - Application Opens
- November 1 - Deadline for Spring consideration
Certificate Data Science Online
Learn more about the application process for the Graduate Certificate Data Science Online program.
- August 1 - Application opens
- November 1 - Deadline for spring consideration
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. Data Science Online
Learn more about the application process for the M.S. Data Science Online program.
Certificate Data Science Online
Learn more about the application process for the M.S. Data Science Online program.
- February 1 - Application opens
- May 1 - Deadline for fall consideration
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 submit their Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or IELTS scores using institution code 1324 and department code 00.
A minimum score of 96 on the TOEFL is required. For the IELTS, a minimum overall score of 7.0 is required. TOEFL and IELTS scores must be earned within the past two years. The majority of our students score 100 or above on the TOEFL and 7.0 on the IELTS.
If you are applying to an M.S. program and have earned a degree from a U.S. university, the TOEFL requirement will be waived. If you are applying to a Ph.D. program, you are still required to submit TOEFL scores.
Duolingo is also accepted.
Official transcript(s) 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.
Transcripts can be sent to the Luddy Recruitment and Admissions Team at admit2iu@indiana.edu.
If you are admitted to the program and accept the offer, you will be required to submit final official transcripts and degree conferrals.
In the Supporting Materials section of the application, you will provide documentation for your application such as:
- Achievements (Awards, Honors, Presentations, Publications, Scholarships)
- Behavior Disclosure
- If you are not submitting a Prior Conduct Disclosure Statement, select “I am not uploading any documents.”
- If you are submitting a Prior Conduct Disclosure Statement, upload your statement in this section.
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.