PhD Computer Engineering at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Computer Engineering program offers advanced training in the design, development, and analysis of hardware and software systems that power modern technology. Students engage in cutting-edge research in areas such as embedded systems, computer architecture, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.

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

What you will study

Graduates of the Doctoral program in Computer Engineering will be proficient at researching the design of novel software, particularly involving specialized hardware.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: View program specific requirements on the Computer Engineering graduate program webpage. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

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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