The MSSI program is open to outstanding candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree with sufficient technical exposure to information technology as preparation for the program’s core technology courses. MSSI students are expected to have good knowledge of computer architecture/networking, programming, data structures, and discrete math. This can be shown through courses and, in some cases, through working experience and professional certifications.

Application Resources

*The Whiting School of Engineering requires GRE General Test scores for applications to all master’s programs. However, the Department of Computer Science does not review the scores nor do they have any impact on the outcome of decisions made during the application review process. UPDATE: Effective for the Fall 2024 term only  applicants to the MSSI program are not required to submit GRE scores. It is an optional material to submit with your application.

As general reference ONLY, the preferred scores are as follows:

  • The Whiting School of Engineering requires GRE General Test scores for applications to all master’s programs. However, the Department of Computer Science does not review the scores nor do they have any impact on the outcome of decisions made during the application review process. UPDATE: Effective for the Fall 2024 term only  applicants to the MSSI program are not required to submit GRE scores. It is an optional material to submit with your application.
  • TOEFL: 100 OR IELTS Test: 7.0 (for international applicants only)

Questions regarding admissions can be sent via email to JHUISI-MSSI@jhu.edu.

We encourage all prospective students to apply as early as possible. To ensure full consideration, all application materials must received by the deadline. Review of applications received after the deadline is not guaranteed.

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents:
  • Fall admission – March 1 by 11:59 PM EST
  • Spring admission – November 15 by 11:59 PM EST

U.S. citizens who are interested in applying for either the DoD CySP or SFS scholarships should complete their application no later than January 9th or January 15th, respectively, for Fall admission.

International Students:
  • Fall admission – March 1 by 11:59 PM EST
  • Spring admission – September 15 by 11:59 PM EDT

For questions regarding your graduate application, please contact Johns Hopkins University Graduate Admissions.