Application deadline:
April 30, 2009 For non-EU students the application deadline is
February 15,
2009
1. Prospective Applicants
The MSIN Program addresses highly motivated individuals with a firm belief in the
value of education and a determination to work hard and excel in the specific
scientific and technology fields.
To enter the MSIN degree Program, the applicant must hold a bachelor's
degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a
closely related field.
Prospective students can be university graduates or
professionals with a solid academic background, and a strong drive and commitment
to pursue an intensive full-time 16-month (or alternatively a part-time
32-month) graduate Program.
2. Qualifications
Excellent
academic performance, as this is indicated by grades, class ranking,
scholarships, recommendation letters etc.
Excellent command of the English language (evidenced with TOEFL scores,
IELTS or
Proficiency degree and oral performance in an interview).
3. Application Procedure
All Prospective Applicants:
The online form is accessible through both the INI and
College of Engineering, Carnegie Institute of Technology
(CIT), Web sites. The form consists of a main section, under
which applicants will create an online profile, and
supplemental sections where you will enter information
relevant to the program you seek to enter. You will select
your program of choice in the main section of the form.
Though applicants will be able to upload a copy of their
university transcripts, please note that the INI will still
require all applicants to supply hard copy originals of
their official undergraduate transcripts as well as
transcripts for all programs attended whether a degree was
earned or not.
The application evaluation procedure may include a
personal interview with an AIT faculty member. Applicants should take into consideration that
the general Carnegie Mellon criteria apply for Admission.
4. Athens MSIN Admissions and How to apply
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in electrical and computer
engineering, computer science, or another related technical
field
Undergraduate coursework in data structures and
probability theory/random processes
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Ability to program fluently in C or C++
GRE General Test no more than 5 years old (Neither the
GMAT nor the Subject Test is accepted.)
TOEFL, no more than 2 years old, is required with
applicants whose native language/mother tongue is not
English. For the Athens MSIN, IELTS and Proficiency Diploma
in English are also accepted.
Submission Package
To be considered for admission, you must
submit the following documents by
February 15, 2009(for non-EU students)& April 30,2009(for EU
students)
Official transcripts from any undergraduate or graduate
school you have attended whether a degree was received or
not. If the transcripts are in any language other than
English, an official translation in English is required. A
photocopy of a transcript is not considered official.
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose (500-1,000 words)
Official GRE General Test scores
Official TOEFL/IELTS/Proficiency scores for applicants whose native
language/mother tongue is not English
Application Form
Special Note:
Applicants to the Athens MSIN do not need to
pay an application fee. When submitting the
online application, select the option
"Payment by check." You must select this
option to complete the submission, however,
it is not necessary to send the payment.
Read more:
http://www.ini.cmu.edu/programs/athens_msin/apply.aspx
We prefer to receive all applications online. A printable
application is provided under Apply Now only in the event
you are unable to access the online application.
All applications should be submitted online along with
recommendations. Paper applications will be accepted from those
applicants who cannot access the online form.
Download application (PDF).
Transcripts
Official transcripts are required from all
colleges or universities you have attended, at both the
undergraduate and the graduate levels, whether or not you
earned a degree from that college or university.
If attending the final semester in your undergraduate
program at the time of application, the INI will accept
properly sealed official transcripts and mark sheets for the
semesters completed to date.
Applicants admitted to any INI program must submit final
official transcripts, properly sealed, upon completion of
their undergraduate program from the institution conferring
their degree as a condition of enrollment at Carnegie
Mellon. Certificates of graduation and/or degree
certificates should also be submitted if provided by the
institution. Failure to provide such documents or failure to
graduate will nullify admission to the INI programs.
While the online form allows for submission of transcripts
online, official paper documents are required to complete
the application.
Letters of Recommendation
Three letters of recommendation are
required. At least two of these should be from faculty or
recent employers. People who recommend you should know you
well and be able to evaluate the quality of your work.
Recommendations may be submitted electronically via the
online form.
All applications should be submitted online along with
recommendations. Paper applications will be accepted from those
applicants who cannot access the online form.
Download recommendation form (PDF)
Statement of Purpose
A Statement of Purpose of between
500-1,000 words should be uploaded to the online form in the
appropriate section using the following format:
Briefly state your objective in pursuing a master's degree
in information networking or information security.
Describe your background in electrical engineering or
computer science and other fields particularly relevant to
your objective.
Outline your research experience and list any publications.
Include additional information you wish to supply to the
admissions committee.
GRE
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is
required; neither the GMAT nor GRE Subject Test is accepted
for review. Applications will not be considered complete
until an official copy of test scores is received by the
institute. GRE scores will not be accepted if they are more
than five years old.
Use Institution Code #2074 and Department Code #0404
(Information Sciences) to submit your GRE General Test
scores through the Educational Testing Service (ETS).
To ensure that GRE scores reach the INI office before the
application deadline, applicants should take the test no
later than April 15.
TOEFL
All applicants whose native language/mother tongue is
not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL). Applicants who took the TOEFL in 2006 may
still submit CBT (computer-based test) or PBT (paper-based
test) scores. The INI will accept the PBT scores if the
Internet-based test (iBT) is not offered in the applicant's
country.
Use Institution Code #8569 and Department Code
#99 to submit
your TOEFL score report. Admission decisions on applications
without the required test scores may be delayed.
Applicants who have attended and graduated from a four-year
undergraduate degree program at an accredited U.S.
university may have this requirement waived.
Questions
If you have any questions or need help:
AIT
Admissions Office 0.8 KM Markopoulo Avenue 19002 Peania Athens, Greece. admissions@ait.gr.
Phone: +30 210 6682702 Web:
www.ait.edu.gr
Shipping Address
Send any additional application materials that cannot be
submitted online to:
Information Networking Institute
Admissions Committee
Carnegie Mellon University
4616 Henry Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
USA
To be considered for full
scholarship, please refer to and complete the
Application
for Full Scholarship form. Note that full scholarships are
awarded according to candidates´ academic distinction
and financial standing.
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