Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering - Computer Systems and Architecture

The Computer Engineering PhD prepares students for careers in research or academia with a potential focus in computer systems and VLSI design, software engineering and algorithms, intelligent systems and Machine Learning, computer networks and computer security, as well as simulation systems.The doctoral program in Computer Engineering 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. 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.

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. Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide one official transcript and official certification of degree, with date awarded. See the Sample Country Requirements page for country specific requirements. If you will be requesting transfer credit, a course-by-course evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. must be submitted. Prospective applicants with an earned master’s degree in a closely related field should apply to the post-master’s track. To be eligible, your master’s degree must be conferred before the start of the term for which you seek admission. As listed above and; Earned master’s degree Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.