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
The Luddy graduate admission committees will admit students who have a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree. Applicants should have a minimum of a 3.0 (B) or higher GPA. Many doctoral applicants have a GPA of 3.5 (B+) or above.
Application Deadlines
Spring
M.S.
The following programs will be accepting applications for Spring 2023:
Bioinformatics M.S., Intelligent Systems Engineering M.S., Intelligent Systems Engineering Ph.D., Master’s of Information Science, Master’s of Library Science, and Secure Computing M.S.
- May 1 – Applications available
- September 1 – Priority application submission
- September 30 – Last date to apply
Luddy Certificates
- Library and Information Science Specialist
- Graduate Certificate in Information Architecture
- Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
- May 1 – Applications available
- October 1 – Deadline
- October 30 – 2nd round of deadlines
B.S./M.S. Accelerated Intelligent Systems Engineering
To apply to an Accelerated program, you must be a current undergraduate student at Luddy’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.
To apply to an Accelerated program, you must first talk with your undergraduate advisor who will review your academic record to ensure that you meet the admission requirements.
Students should apply during their junior year.
- May 1 – Applications open
- October 1 – Priority deadline
- October 30 – 2nd round of deadlines
Information Science and Library Science 4+1 programs
To apply for a 4+1 program, you must be a current undergraduate student at Indiana University.
To apply to a 4+1 program, you must first talk with the advisor of the 4+1 program. If the advisor determines that you have met the admission requirements, they will provide you with an invitation code which will give you access to the application. They will also provide you with an application fee waiver code.
Students should apply during their junior year.
- 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)
To apply to an Accelerated program, you must be a current undergraduate student at Luddy’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.
To apply to an Accelerated program, you must first talk with your undergraduate advisor who will review your academic record to ensure that you meet the admission requirements.
Students should apply during their junior year.
- 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)
- July 1 – Applications available
- December 1 – Priority application submission date
- January 1 – Last date to apply
M.S.
(Computer Science, Data Science Residential, Human Computer Interaction, Informatics, Information Science, Intelligent Systems Engineering, and Library Science M.S. Programs)
- July 1 – Applications available
- January 1 – Priority application submission date
- February 1 – Last date to apply
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
To apply to an Accelerated program, you must be a current undergraduate student at Luddy’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.
To apply to an Accelerated program, you must first talk with your undergraduate advisor who will review your academic record to ensure that you meet the admission requirements.
Students should apply during their junior year.
- June 1 – Applications open
- January 15 – Priority deadline
- April 1 – Last date to submit an application
B.S./M.S. Accelerated Intelligent Systems Engineering
To apply to an Accelerated program, you must be a current undergraduate student at Luddy’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.
To apply to an Accelerated program, you must first talk with your undergraduate advisor who will review your academic record to ensure that you meet the admission requirements.
Students should apply during their junior year.
- June 1 – Applications open
- January 15 – Priority deadline
- April 1 – Last date to submit an application
Information Science and Library Science 4+1 programs
To apply for a 4+1 program, you must be a current undergraduate student at Indiana University.
To apply to a 4+1 program, you must first talk with the advisor of the 4+1 program. If the advisor determines that you have met the admission requirements, they will provide you with an invitation code which will give you access to the application. They will also provide you with an application fee waiver code.
Students should apply during their junior year.
- June 1 – Applications open
- January 15 – Priority deadline
- April 1 – Last day to submit an application
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.
If you have questions about your applicaiton, email GoLuddy@iu.edu.
Resumes/CVs can be submitted only once with your online application as we do not accept updated versions later.
The admissions committee requires all applicants to submit a personal statement. Be sure to put your name on your personal statement. Statements can be submitted only once. Your statement should be sincere, direct, and most of all, written by you. Be sure to follow the instructions provided in the online application as to what you should include in your personal statement as each program may have different requirements. You may also use your statement to explain any anomalies in your academic record. Personal statements have no word limit. Statements are typically one-three pages long and often include 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 of your academic goals and your abilities
- A discussion of your plans after completion of the degree
- Information on the area of research you would like to pursue, if applicable
We require three (3) letters of recommendation. You may enter a maximum of five recommenders. Recommendations should be from academic and/or professional references who can attest to your abilities, accomplishments, strengths, knowledge, and experience. If you have experience as a teaching assistant, consider asking your teaching supervisor to write a recommendation. Once you have saved recommendation information, an email request will be sent automatically to the recommender on your behalf. Please advise your recommender to look for this email in their inbox, as well as their spam or junk-mail folder.
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. Many of our students score 100 or above for TOEFL; 7.0 or above for IELTS; and 120 or above for Duolingo.
You must submit your official test scores by the application deadline. It can take a few weeks for your scores to be sent and processed, so please plan accordingly.
On your application, you must enter current TOEFL or IELTS scores in the Academic History section of your application. Note about Duolingo scores: You cannot enter your scores in the Academic History section of the application. You can also upload scanned copies of your scores, and we will use these as unofficial scores until the official scores arrive. These scanned copies should be uploaded in the Program Materials 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. For IELTS, you will send your scores to "Indiana University, Bloomington - Office of International Admissions." For Duolingo, you will send your scores to "Indiana University - Undergraduate/Graduate."
If you are applying to an M.S. program you are required to submit English proficiency test scores. However, if you have earned a degree from a U.S. university, the English proficiency requirement will be waived for M.S. applicants.
If you are applying to a Ph.D. program, you are required to submit English proficiency scores regardless of any previous university location.
You must scan and upload copies of your transcript(s), mark sheet(s) and degree certification(s) in the Program Materials Section of the IU Graduate CAS application. Scanned copies are marked as unofficial.
Supporting materials include:
- CV/Resume
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation, at least one recommendation is required
- Transcript, a scanned copy
The Program Materials Section of the IU Graduate CAS application system is specific to the program to which you are applying. You will need to complete the Program Materials Section for each program you apply to at the Luddy School. In this section, you should upload the following:
- Statement of purpose (also known as personal statement) (required)
- Resume/CV (required)
- Scanned copies of your academic records (required)
- Scanned copy of your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score sheet, if a non-native English speaker (required)
Optional documents may include, but not limited to, the following:
- Achievements (Awards, Honors, Presentations, Publications, Scholarships)
- 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
Applying to the Human Computer Interaction MS and the Informatics Ph.D. Human Computer Interaction Design programs requires the submission of a portfolio. Your portfolio should show your best work. You do not need to show design work, if that is not your best work. An applicant with a software engineering background might submit a system; one with a literature background might submit a critical essay; one with a business background might submit a business plan. Focus on quality, rather than quantity. Portfolios can be submitted only once. No revisions or updates will be allowed.
Application and Review Notification
The admissions committee will review only completed applications. The review process takes several weeks. Decisions should be rendered by mid-March via email.
Deadline for admitted students - April 15
Admitted students will have until April 15 to accept our offer. This is in the spirit of the Council of Graduate School Resolution. If the student has not acceptedd our offer by April 15, we will withdraw our offer of acceptance.
Financial Support
All completed applications reviewed by the admissions review committee are considered for financial awards which the Luddy School may be offering. If you are admitted, the admit letter will detail the financial award, if any. Every year we have limited funds to distribute. The majority of our master’s students receive no funding. Some students find part-time employment to help offset the cost of their education, to gain experience in their field of study, or simply to earn some money. Ph.D. students receive an appointment as an Assistant Instructor or Research Assistant stipend, tuition fee remission, health insurance, and a travel allowance.
University Graduate School Fellowship and Awards
The University Graduate School offers several internal and external fellowships and awards. The application process and deadlines vary by fellowship and award, so be sure to read the requirements carefully.
International Students
Once you are accepted at Indiana University, you will be required to submit documents proving you have the financial means to support yourself for a full calendar year, including tuition, fees, and living expenses.
Your financial documents are not related to your admission decision. However, OIS cannot issue you an immigration document until you have provided sufficient evidence of financial support. We encourage you to submit your financial documents as soon as possible. We will be able to finalize your application and process your necessary immigration documents sooner.
Although proof of funding is required for only the first year, you are expected to fund your studies for the duration of your program. When adding up your expenses, remember that you should not look to employment as a means of support. Not only do you need authorization before you can start a job, but you are also limited in the number of hours you can work.
For information about financial documentation, see https://ois.iu.edu/admissions/cost-financial-aid/documentation/index.html.
Questions regarding immigration, financial documentation, I20, etc., email newtoiu@indiana.edu.
Office Hours
Our offices are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Our office is closed during the lunch hour from noon to 1 p.m. We take phone calls from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3p.m. Our phone number is 812-856-3960. Indiana University does not operate a 24-hour call center. If you receive a response outside of those hours, it is because someone is working extra hours.
We have a new Luddy WhatsApp number 812-340-9769. Please use this number and someone for the Luddy Recruitment and Admissions Team will respond as quickly as they can.
You can also reach us by emailing GoLuddy@iu.edu.
Contact Information and Resources
We have a great school with lots of opportunities for students and we hope you will consider applying to our program. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please email us at GoLuddy@indiana.edu if you have any questions.