BS Computer Engineering Technology at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

2+2 a KCTCS affiliate campus Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technology program will be trained in the latest technologies and equipped with the practical skills and hands-on experience necessary for thriving in advanced technology industries. Students can enjoy an integrated education with a unique technology pathway that features participation in extensive industrial practicums. This program is offered at both Lexington and Paducah campuses.

Faculty: Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering | Duration: 127 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

Career pathways

Embedded Software Technologists Computer Support Specialists

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Application information

Entry requirements

University/college-level requirements (not programme-specific): official high school transcript with pre-college curriculum; ACT or SAT optional (test-optional admission). Applies to admission to Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. Programme-specific requirements: Either of the respective KCTCS campuses, BCTC or WKCTC, will be your home institution until you complete all the requirements for an AAS degree. Once you fulfill the requirements for the AAS degree and meet the admission criteria established by the UK College of Engineering and Engineering Technology program, you will need to apply to UK as a transfer student or any other applicable status type. If you do not meet these requirements but wish to pursue the BS in Engineering Technology programs, you will need to take steps to fulfill the necessary criteria.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

First-year entry term: Fall 2027 (applications open August 1). Transfer entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer.

UK is test-optional for admission and scholarships through the 2028-29 academic year; most freshman applicants may apply without an ACT or SAT score.

First-year applicants for Fall 2027: Early Action deadline December 1 (recommended for Lewis Honors College and competitive and academic scholarships); Regular Decision deadline February 15. Application fee is $50 for domestic and $60 for international applicants. Apply with the UK application or the Common App.

Transfer applicants: application deadlines are August 1 for Fall (scholarship deadline June 15), November 15 for Spring and April 15 for Summer. The application fee is $50, waived for applications fully submitted on listed Transfer Tuesday dates.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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