Overview
About the program
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
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data Software Engineering View 26 other PhDs in Data Science & Big Data in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
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.
The application includes:
- Transcripts of all academic work
- 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 Fee
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International
32022 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32022 USD per year during 60 months. -
National
32022 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 32022 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
19119 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19119 USD per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Miami
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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