Georgia Institute of Technology

• Personal statementRequired

  The admissions process examines prior academic performance, GRE scores, personal statement and recommendation letters.

• Resume or CVRequired

  In the application's Employment section, provide employment information and upload your resume or CV.

• TranscriptsRequired

  Copies of your transcripts should be uploaded with your online application. If admitted and you decide to enroll, official transcripts must be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies.

• Letters of Recommendation (up to three recommenders)3 letters

  Recommendations should come from either an academic or professional reference. The application asks for contact information for 'up to three recommenders' (three is the maximum), 'depending on the program's specific requirements'.

  The MSOR portal page lists 'Letters of Recommendation' under Application Requirements, without a number. Graduate Education's Application Instructions: 'Provide contact information for up to three recommenders in the application, depending on the program's specific requirements.' 'Your application can be submitted before your letters of recommendation are submitted.'

• GMAT not listed (GRE required)Not accepted

  The GRE is required for all MS applicants; the program's pages don't list the GMAT as an alternative.

• GRE General TestRequired

  The GRE is required for all MS applicants. Institute code R5248. You can apply without scores, but official scores must be received before being officially granted admission.

• Duolingo English TestIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  Not accepted: listed under 'Tests Not Accepted'.

• IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBTIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishRequired

  IELTS Academic: 7 or higher overall band score; 6.5 or higher Listening, Reading, and Speaking; 5.5 or higher Writing.

  TOEFL iBT: Tests prior to January 2026: 90 or higher total and 19 or higher in each section. Tests after January 2026: 4.5 or higher total, 4 or higher Listening, Reading and Writing, 3.5 or higher Speaking. Institute code 5248. MyBest score is not accepted.

  Waiver / exemption: Fall 2027 rules (Graduate Education): a post-secondary degree with English as the official language of instruction (transcript notation, institutional letter or Medium of Instruction certificate); a post-secondary degree earned in an approved country; a post-secondary degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution; or an approved USG campus-based ESL program. Citizenship alone will no longer be sufficient.

• PTE AcademicIf your degree wasn't taught in EnglishNot accepted

  Not accepted: listed under 'Tests Not Accepted'.

Who can apply

• Quantitative undergraduate backgroundOptional

  Applicants typically hold an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or computing and have strong quantitative skills. Prior background in operations research is not required.

• Four-year U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalentRequired

  Institute requirement: award of a 4-year U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

• CalculusRequired

  The prerequisite coursework for ISyE master's degrees includes strong performance in calculus. Students from unaccredited degree programs or programs found lacking in relative substance can expect to first take preliminary coursework.

• Linear algebraRequired

  The prerequisite coursework for ISyE master's degrees includes strong performance in linear algebra. Students from unaccredited degree programs or programs found lacking in relative substance can expect to first take preliminary coursework.

• Probability and statisticsRequired

  The prerequisite coursework for ISyE master's degrees includes strong performance in probability and statistics. Students from unaccredited degree programs or programs found lacking in relative substance can expect to first take preliminary coursework.

• Work experienceOptional

  Not a requirement for admission, but viewed favorably by the admissions committee.