MS in Applied Information Science (Technion) & Science Information Systems (Cornell) with a Concentration in Health Tech

Cornell Tech requires that transcripts from colleges and universities outside the U.S. and Canada undergo a course-by-course analysis by an expert academic credential evaluator in the United States. Cornell Tech will accept evaluations from Scholaro, World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), SpanTran, or any NACES organization member.

Successful international applicants will have received a baccalaureate degree from a college or university of recognized standing

Transcripts from each previously-attended college or university are required and must be uploaded online with the application. For students who have studied in the U.S./Canada, we will accept unofficial transcripts.

Applicants are advised to submit two letters of recommendation. Recommenders should be faculty members, supervisors, or other individuals who know the applicant professionally and/or academically. Ideally, the recommenders should either be able to speak to the applicant’s performance in relevant technical coursework or they should be able to discuss the applicant’s role in substantial projects. Recommendations must be submitted online via our application system. If you believe a third letter will add value to your candidacy, you may include one additional letter.

Choose one of the prompts: (1100 words or less) Option 1: Cornell Tech fosters an innovative environment of creativity, technical depth, and leadership. Please highlight your personal and professional attributes and how they will contribute to Cornell Tech’s mission and values, your specific master’s program, and the tech ecosystem in New York City. Include any personal experiences that demonstrate your creativity, leadership, and technical abilities. Elaborate on the creative and technical aspects of any projects you have completed, your entrepreneurial or leadership skills, and your experience working on team projects. Option 2: Cornell Tech’s programs provide students the opportunity to build something meaningful and innovative with a cross-disciplinary team and test it with real users and industry experts. Many of our students have prior software development experience. Have you ever developed a complete software application (i.e., an end-to-end user interface application, one or more web services, a database, etc.)? If so, describe that application and your experience developing it.

You must submit a current résumé along with your application. While no prior experience in healthcare or medicine is needed, we do require students to demonstrate prior coursework or professional experience in foundational aspects of software development and mathematics.

IELTS/TOEFL

Video Essay Applicants are required to complete a video essay via an online platform. The questions focus on the applicant’s goals, professional and/or academic experiences, and help determine personal fit for the applied focus of the program​​​​​​. Note: the admissions committee will not provide interviewees with the question-set ahead of time and we cannot answer any questions related to the content of the interview prior to its completion.