Overview

The doctoral program in Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida is primarily intended for students with a master's degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline wishing to pursue a career in research or academia.

What you will learn

Specializations include computer systems and VLSI design, software engineering and algorithms, intelligent systems and Machine Learning, computer networks and computer security and simulation systems.

Research interests of the Computer Engineering faculty include computer architecture, software engineering, artificial intelligence, expert systems, modeling and simulation, computer networking and ubiquitous computing, computer security, and very large-scale integration (VLSI) systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Computer Architecture
Parallel Architecture and Algorithms
Performance Models of Computers and Networks
Computer Forensics: Seizure and Examination of Computer Systems
Computer Communication Networks Architecture
Wireless Security and Forensics
Advanced Computer Networks
Network Optimization
Operating Systems Design Principles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
Résumé.
Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
Three letters of recommendation.
Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22988 USD / year

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Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

6664 USD / year

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Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 USD / month

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