Date: 30 October, 2025
To
The Admissions Committee
Department of Computer Science
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences
University of Edinburgh
Old College, South Bridge
Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom

Subject: Application for Admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science Program

Dear Members of the Admissions Committee,

I am writing to formally apply for admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science program at the University of Edinburgh for the academic year 2026-2027. I am Rafid Ahmed, a recent graduate in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS), Bangladesh. My academic training and research experience have inspired a deep commitment to advancing my knowledge in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics—fields in which your university holds global distinction. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I demonstrated consistent academic excellence, graduating with a CGPA of 3.91 out of 4.00 and ranking among the top five students in my class. My coursework in Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning honed my analytical, technical, andlogical reasoning abilities. For my final-year thesis, titled “Hybrid Neural Network Architecture for Real-Time Image Recognition,” I designed and implemented a deep learning model combining convolutional and recurrent neural networks to enhance object recognition accuracy. The project strengthened my expertise in Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch while deepening my research discipline and problem-solving capabilities. Alongside academics, I served as a Teaching Assistant for undergraduate programming courses and completed an industry internship at BJIT Ltd., where I contributed to developing RESTful APIs for enterprise-level software systems. These experiences allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge to practical challenges and fostered leadership, adaptability, and teamwork—skills essential for advanced research. I am particularly drawn to the University of Edinburgh's interdisciplinary approach to computing and its pioneering work in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The research conducted at the Institute for Adaptive and Neural Computation aligns directly with my academic goals, and I am eager to contribute to ongoing research initiatives under the supervision of esteemed faculty members. I am confident that my academic record, research experience, and intellectual curiosity will enable me to make valuable contributions to your postgraduate community. I would be honored to continue my academic journey at the University of Edinburgh and uphold the institution’s tradition of excellence in computing research and innovation.

Thank you very much for considering my application.I look forward to a favorable response.

Yours faithfully,
Rafid Ahmed
Email: rafid.ahmed@email.com
Phone: +8801XXXXXXXXX
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rafidahmed
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Rafid Ahmed
Email: rafid.ahmed@email.com
Phone: +8801XXXXXXXXX
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rafidahmed
Address: Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Career Objective
A highly motivated and academically accomplished Computer Science graduate seeking admission to the Master of Science in Computer Science program at the University of Edinburgh. My objective is to expand my research expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics while contributing to innovative projects that integrate theoretical computing with real-world applications. I aspire to build a career as a research-oriented computer scientist dedicated to solving complex global challenges through intelligent systems and data-driven technologies.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) University of Information Technology and Sciences (UITS), Dhaka, Bangladesh Graduated: June 2025 | CGPA: 3.91 / 4.00

Key Courses:
Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures and Algorithms, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Database Systems, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Data Mining, Compiler Design.

Undergraduate Thesis:
"Hybrid Neural Network Architecture for Real-Time Image Recognition"
- Designed a hybrid CNN–RNN model achieving 93% accuracy.
- Used OpenCV, NumPy, Python, TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.

Research Experience
Undergraduate Research Assistant, AI and Data Science Laboratory, UITS (January 2024 – May 2025)
- Developed predictive models for traffic congestion using supervised ML techniques.
- Performed preprocessing and visualization with Pandas, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib.
- Co-authored paper under review in "International Journal of Computing and Informatics".

Professional Experience
Software Engineering Intern, BJIT Ltd. (Jan 2024 – Apr 2024)
- Built RESTful APIs for enterprise financial applications.
- Improved system response time by 15% via query optimization.

Teaching Assistant, UITS (Aug 2024 – Dec 2024)
- Assisted Python and Data Structures lab courses.
- Mentored 50+ students in debugging and project development.

Technical Proficiencies
- Languages: Python, C++, Java, JavaScript, SQL
- Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Flask, Django
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
- Tools: Git, GitHub, Docker, Linux, Jupyter Notebook, AWS (basic)

Awards & Achievements
- Vice Chancellor’s Merit Scholarship (2022–2025)
- 2nd Place – UITS Inter-University Programming Contest 2024
- Top 10 Finalist – Bangladesh National Hackathon 2024
- Best Project Award – UITS TechFest 2023 (IoT Smart Waste System)

Selected Projects
1. AI Chatbot for Academic Queries – NLP chatbot using transformer models.
2. Smart Waste Management System – IoT-based waste monitoring system.
3. E-Learning Web App – Django-based LMS with analytics.
4. Financial Transaction Tracker – Secure Flask+SQLAlchemy application.

Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Data Science, Human-Computer Interaction.

Languages
- English - Advanced
- Bangla - Native
- Hindi - Intermediate
- Japanese - Advanced
- German - Liking
- Greek - Mandatory

References
Dr. Nusrat Jahan
Associate Professor, CSE, UITS
Email: nusrat.jahan@uits.edu.bd

Mr. Farhan Rahman
Software Engineer, BJIT Ltd.
Email: farhan.rahman@bjit.com.bd