Overview

Features

Computer engineers design, program, produce, operate, and maintain computer and digital systems. They generally apply the theories and principles of science and mathematics to the design of hardware, software, networks, and processes to solve technical problems.
Our Computer Engineering program at the University of Virginia is interdisciplinary, which allows our students to work with researchers in a wide variety of areas across the engineering school.

Programme Structure

Areas of interest include but are not limited to:

Computer Architecture And High Performance Computing
Computer Security, Privacy & Cryptography
Cyber-Physical Systems and Smart Cities
Data Science, Data Mining And Machine Learning
Dependable, Resilient And Reconfigurable Computing
Embedded Systems, Autonomous Systems , and Wireless Sensor Networks
High Performance Computing
Human-Machine Learning
Internet Of Things (IoT) And Physical Systems
Image Processing
Mobile, Distributed And Cloud Computing
Networks And Internet
Robotics
Smart And Connected Health Systems
Smart Energy And Power Management
VLSI; System-On-Chip; Low-Power Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Miami, United States

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Software Engineering View 29 other PhDs in Data Science & Big Data 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

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General requirements

Students who are interested in research and have completed a bachelor of science degree are encouraged to apply directly to the Ph.D. program.

The submission of GRE scores is optional.

Although we do not require applicants to have a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, we do expect all applicants to have a strong background in both computing and electronic systems.

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Three letters of recommendation

Applicant’s Statement of Purpose essay

$85 application fee

TOEFL or IELTS scores for applicants whose native language is not English

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

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Out-of-State

34302 USD / year

≈ 34302 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20480 USD / year

≈ 20480 USD / year

Living costs

Miami

United States

1508 - 2603 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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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Miami

Funding

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