M.S. Computer Engineering (M.S.C.P.) at University of South Florida

Programme overview

Combines coursework and research in computing systems, software, hardware and algorithms, including hardware-software co-development, low-power computing, AI-driven security, quantum computing, neuromorphic engineering and edge computing.

Faculty: Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing | Duration: 30 credit hours (45 including the 15-credit Pathway to Computing certificate for applicants without a computing background) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tampa, FL, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours: two core courses (Principles of Computer Architecture, Theory of Algorithms), at least 15 hours of electives and thesis (9) or extra electives (24 total); non-thesis students take at least 9 credits in hardware-related topics. Applicants lacking background first complete the Pathway to Computing certificate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet USF university admission and English proficiency requirements as well as the programme requirements. GRE required except for US domestic applicants with a degree from an ABET-accredited programme or a Carnegie R1 university, or those who completed the USF Pathway to Computing certificate; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; resume; unofficial transcripts; English proficiency if needed. Solid foundation in mathematics and core computer science and engineering expected; others complete the Pathway to Computing certificate (3.0 GPA).

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.

Master's and Educational Specialist admission is offered for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Final university deadlines for master's and Educational Specialist programmes: June 1 for Fall, October 15 for Spring, February 15 for Summer. Programme-specific priority deadlines apply for funding and consideration; priority applications receive maximum consideration and later applications are considered on a space-available basis.

The nonrefundable graduate degree-seeking application fee is $30, paid through the Online Graduate Application site; international applicants may pay by electronic fund transfer from international banks. Test scores (GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, etc.) are required only if the programme requires them.

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