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To apply to the computational linguistics program, please visit the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Website.

Admission and Financial Aid


Application Requirements

Although previous experience in computer programming or linguistics may be helpful, it is not necessary for the two-year M.A. program in computational linguistics. Following are the requirements for admission:

  • An application to the graduate school (can be electronically submitted).
  • An application fee (see instructions).
  • Official transcripts from all universities and colleges attended; applicants must provide a final transcript indicating successful completion of an undergraduate degree program before registration.
  • Three letters of recommendation, which the admissions committee prefers to be submitted online (more information available here). The B.A./M.A. program requires only one letter of recommendation.
  • A curriculum vitae (C.V.) or resumé.
  • A statement of purpose indicating your reasons for undertaking graduate study. In addition, please describe your qualifications for the academic program and your objectives in undertaking this program.
  • Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is recommended, but not required. The Brandeis ETS institution code is 3092.

Application Deadlines

  • Master’s: For fall semester (starts in late August): rolling, beginning Jan.15; For spring semester (starts in January): Nov. 1
  • B.A./M.A.: Current undergraduates should apply for the B.A./M.A. program during their sixth semester at Brandeis.

Financing Your Education

You can afford graduate school. Brandeis is committed to helping students whose records indicate scholarly promise. 

To help students make graduate school possible for students in our two-year program, Brandeis makes available special scholarships, based on merit and need. The typical award for a two-year computational linguistics master's students is a 50 percent tuition scholarship. 

Students enrolled in the B.A./M.A. program are considered undergraduate students in their senior year, thus they receive aid from the undergraduate financial aid office. In the fifth year, the Brandeis Alumni Scholarship (25 percent scholarship) is granted. No additional aid is awarded.

For more detailed information on financing your education, please visit the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Website.