Graduate Studies
CSDy GRADUATE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in one of the related fields of engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or physics. Master’s degrees with an emphasis in control science and/or dynamical systems can be earned in any of these fields at the University of Minnesota. An applicant with a master’s degree in another area whose scientific, mathematical, and/or engineering background is adequate to pursue the program also is considered. A high level of proficiency in mathematics is necessary to successfully complete the Ph.D. program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to obtain a faculty adviser before formally applying to the program.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission, but these scores will be taken into account if they are provided. GRE scores are required for Graduate School Fellowship nominees (see Note on GRE Testing under Selection Criteria). Students whose native language is not English are required to submit scores from one of the following English proficiency examinations:
| Examination | Minimum score |
| TOEFL | 550 (paper based) or
213 (computer based) |
| MELAB | 80 |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
Please note that in general we admit graduate students for fall semester only. Only under unusual circumstances will students be allowed to begin their studies at another time during the academic year. Note: Individual faculty members cannot admit students to the CSDy Graduate Program -- Only the Director of Graduate Studies along with the Graduate School .
Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission well in advance of the term in which they wish to enter the Graduate School (but no more than one year in advance of the proposed entry date).
**Note:Individual faculty members cannot admit students to the CSDy Graduate Program -- Only the Director of Graduate Studies along with the Graduate School can grant admittance.**Last Modified: 2008-03-27 at 13:13:56 -- this is in International Standard Date and Time Notation