Overview

The PhD Computer Engineering program at University of Alabama Huntsville requires at least 48 credit hours of graduate coursework and at least 18 credit hours of dissertation research. A maximum of 6 credit hours in theses/research work from the master’s degree is allowed to count toward the 48 graduate coursework requirement.

Students must register for dissertation research each semester in which they receive faculty supervision.

Features

The approval of the Program of Study should be accomplished as early as possible, but no later than one year after admission to the Ph.D. program and passing the preliminary exam.

Once approved, the program may be amended only by the Supervisory Committee, upon submission of the appropriate form.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Computer Programming in Engineering

Software Engineering

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Digital Logic Design

Electronic Analysis and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Send your official college transcript to UAH Graduate Admissions through an electronic delivery service. UAH Graduate Admissions accepts official transcripts from Parchment and Student Clearinghouse.

Request for your official GRE test scores to be sent to UAH Graduate Admissions by the testing agency.

Personal Statement

Resume/CV

2 Letters of Recommendation

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

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International

26170 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26170 USD per year during 60 months.
National

26170 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26170 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

11058 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11058 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Huntsville

834 - 1331 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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