International students unsure if foreign CS degree meets US grad requirements
10 posts across 3 communities since Jun 2026; 80% from r/gradadmissions.
“Hi everyone, Is anyone else heading to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for their CS PhD this upcoming fall? I'd love to connect! Also, has anyone heard back or received a Graduate Assistantship (GA) position yet?”
“Hi everyone, I’m planning to apply to US universities for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / AI. I’m trying to understand what I should realistically do now to maximize my chances of getting into a US university with a full or near-full scholarship…”
“im thinking about applying for the comp sci undergrad i understand that for foreingers its much easier to get in but it seems thats due to the fact you have to be fluent in chinese (hsk 4/5) to even have a shot. i have good academics and have always done well in school…”
Many international students are expressing concerns and seeking advice regarding the acceptance of degrees from their home countries (Australia, China) for U.S. graduate programs, particularly in computer science and related fields. There's a focus on understanding recognition of foreign credentials and navigating application processes.
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“Hi everyone, I’m planning to apply to US universities for a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / AI. I’m trying to understand what I should realistically do now to maximize my chances of getting into a US university with a full or…”
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“im thinking about applying for the comp sci undergrad i understand that for foreingers its much easier to get in but it seems thats due to the fact you have to be fluent in chinese (hsk 4/5) to even have a shot. i have good academics and have always done well in school especially in math/science however i didn't quite have the parent connections for stem stuff and all the summer programs here in the US that are free are DEI which doesn't help as im white. essentially what im asking is do”
“Hi everyone, I’m preparing to apply to US master’s programs for Fall 2027 and would appreciate help verifying the eligibility requirements for a few universities, particularly how they evaluate a standard three-year Australian bachelor’s degree. This is primarily an eligibility and requirements check , rather than a “chance me” post. Academic background Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced) from the University of Adelaide Standard three-year Australian bachelor’s degree AQF Level 7 qualificati”
“Hi everyone, I'm from India and I'm trying to figure out whether studying abroad for an MS in Computer Science is a realistic path for me. My profile: 3-year B.Sc. in Mathematics, Physics & Computer Applications CGPA: 5.93/10 Took longer than the standard 3 years to complete my degree because of backlogs, but I'm close to finishing. No research publications. Planning to complete the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate and build projects. Willing to prepare for the GRE”
“Hi everyone, I’m a currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at a university in China. I’ll graduate around 2028 June with probably a 3.5+/4.0 GPA. My long-term goal is to pursue a Master’s degree in the United States, ideally in Robotics, Autonomous Systems, AI, or CS-related fields. I’m hoping to find fully funded or partially funded opportunities (assistantships, scholarships, fellowships, etc.). I’d really appreciate honest advice from people who have gone through this p”
“I'm curious about the possibility of aus undergraduate 🇦🇺applying for American doctoral programs 🇺🇸 (media/ communications/cultural studies or other humanities programs), especially for international students with bachelor's degrees in other countries, not educational institutions in the United States. I would be very interested if there is any example or experience of applying PhD program directly after getting bachelor degree instead of perfectly receiving the training of the maste”
“Hi everyone, I'm currently a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Perth, Western Australia . It's a 3-year Australian bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) . After graduating, I plan to apply for possible fully funded M.S. programs in Cyber Security or Computer Science in the United States . I have a few questions for anyone who has experience with Australian degrees and U.S. graduate admissions: Is a 3-year Australian”
“I'm thinking about applying to a program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and I wanted to ask people outside China: have you heard of this school, and what's your impression of it? To be honest, even as a Chinese person, I wasn't really familiar with it until recently because my previous field had little overlap with it. When I looked it up, I realized it's actually highly ranked — top tier domestically and strong in QS rankings as well. Since there's now a program that fits”