Overview

The concentration in Computer Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) provides students with a solid base in the design, development and evaluation of computer systems. Thrust areas include computer architecture, software and embedded systems, but the program is highly customizable to the specific interests of the student.

Research

The research activities of the faculty in this concentration include parallel and distributed computer systems, distributed software architectures and databases, ultra-reliable real-time computer systems, VLSI architectures, reconfigurable computing, computer design automation, low-power design, embedded systems, computer communication protocols, computer networks, security, programming languages for parallel/distributed processing, knowledge management, service-oriented architectures and software engineering.

Programme Structure

There are several milestones to pass:

admission to the Ph.D. program by the Graduate Committee
Ph.D. preliminary examination on the background and potential for success in the doctoral program
departmental teaching requirement which can be satisfied through service as a teaching assistant or equivalent
original research work
development of a research report and dissertation proposal; advancement to Ph.D. candidacy in the third year (second year for students who entered with a master’s degree) through the Ph.D. qualifying examination conducted on behalf of the Irvine Division of the Academic Senate
completion of a significant research investigation with original results
completion and approval of a dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
Three letters of recommendation
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Tuition Fee

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International

27366 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 60 months.
National

27366 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 27366 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

12264 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 12264 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Irvine

1560 - 2585 USD /month

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