Zen

I will be heading to University of California, Irvine. My research interest is software engineering.

ISR would give a high preference to industrial experience, or any additional research experience, but they take very few grads. (typically around 2 accepts) CSD gives high weightage to past academic performance but the number of acceptances are more (but more apply) It might be a good idea to apply to both places. If you are really interested in Software engineering, may be you can also look at SE groups at UC Irvine and USC. Even Imperial college has some good people.

My area is Software Engineering. Yup i received funding offer with the admission letter. What abt u? Are you offered aid, how much ?

I got admitted to UCI. I received mail from the grad office on 5th March.

Hi Folks, Has anyone applied to Phd in software engineering, a programme offered by Institute for Software Research, CMU?

I think this page throws some light on the important notes http://www.stanford.edu/~pgbovine/grad-school-app-tips.htm

Well, that sounds good. Is it also the case with International Students?

Hi, Congrats for your admit at Purdue. Even I applied to Purdue for a PhD (CS) program. I received a mail regarding the admit. Can you share some details abt the funding ? Thanks, Zen