Overview

Key facts

Courses and research are offered in a variety of subfields of computer engineering, including operating systems, computer architecture, computer graphics, pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, machine learning, embedded systems, computer networks, software systems, analysis of algorithms, parallel processing, very-large-scale integration (VLSI), computational geometry, design automation, cyber security, information assurance and data science.
The program in Computer Engineering is offered by University of Texas at Dallas.

The University maintains a large network of computer facilities, including PCs, Unix work stations and specialized computers for research within the program and faculty laboratories.
The Jonsson School has developed a state-of-the-art information infrastructure consisting of a wireless network in all buildings and an extensive fiber-optic Ethernet.

Programme Structure

Course include:

Design and Analysis of Reconfigurable Systems
Applied Digital Signal Processing
VLSI Design
Testing and Testable Design
Design Automation of VLSI Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Richardson, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Letters of recommendation: Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals able to judge the candidate’s probability of success in pursuing master’s study.

Admissions essay required: Yes

Applicants must also submit a narrative describing their motivation for doctoral study and how it relates to their professional goals.

A master’s degree in Computer Engineering or a closely associated discipline such as Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from an institution of higher education in the U.S. or from an acceptable foreign university.

GPA: GPA (grade point average) in graduate level coursework of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 point scale.

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

21202 USD / year

≈ 21202 USD / year
Out-of-State

21202 USD / year

≈ 21202 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14370 USD / year

≈ 14370 USD / year

Living costs

Richardson

United States

1207 - 2237 USD / month

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