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Engineering

PhD Computer Engineering at University of Virginia

University of Virginia, United States

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary, highly selective PhD preparing practitioners and innovators in computer engineering, working with faculty across Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering. An M.S. may be earned on the way.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Computer Engineering Program (Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Research areas include computer architecture and HPC, security and cryptography, cyber-physical systems, machine learning, embedded and autonomous systems, IoT, robotics, VLSI and low-power design, networks and cloud computing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is highly selective; applicants should show excellent technical and communication skills.

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://engineering.virginia.edu/apply/

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