Overview

The Ph.D. in Computer Engineering program at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is offered through the research-intensive Center for Advanced Computer Studies (CACS).

CACS makes its research laboratories and equipment available to students and maintains close working relationships with several research centers like the Center for Business and Information Technology (CBIT), Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE), and UL NASA Regional Application Center (RAC).

Career Opportunities

Professor/Researcher
Research Scientist
Systems Architect
AI/Machine Learning Researcher
Hardware Design Researcher

Programme Structure

Structure:

Requirements for either doctoral program include coursework divided into four phrases: breadth, depth, dissertation proposal, and dissertation execution and completion.
All Ph.D. in computer science or computer engineering students are required to pass comprehensive exams and take courses in architecture, software, theory, and applications.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lafayette, 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

In addition to satisfying the Graduate School application and admission requirements, the Center for Advanced Computer studies expects:

A four-year bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and undergraduate coursework in mathematics. A master’s degree or significant graduate work is desirable.
A statement of purpose describing your interest in the program and applicable research/publication/professional work experience
Curriculum Vitae
Support from a potential dissertation advisor who is a member of the graduate faculty in the School of Computing and Informatics
Official GRE scores

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28368 USD / year

≈ 28368 USD / year
Out-of-State

18576 USD / year

≈ 18576 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

18576 USD / year

≈ 18576 USD / year

Living costs

Lafayette

United States

925 - 1320 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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