Birmingham,
AL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Computer Engineering in Birmingham United States | University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
|
Birmingham United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,386
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Computer Engineering Ph.D. program offers advanced education and research opportunities in Electrical and Computer Engineering disciplines. Students can specialize in various cutting-edge fields including analog/digital integrated systems, software development, signal/image analysis, and power grid technologies. Master expertise in software engineering, wireless networks, energy systems, visual data processing, and beyond. Through our collaborative initiative with the University of Alabama at Huntsville, students gain preparation for both industrial research and academic careers.
To ensure personalized academic development, candidates collaborate with faculty advisors to customize their study plan and select research focus areas prior to coursework commencement. The curriculum encompasses computer engineering principles, advanced mathematics, formal methodologies, electrical systems, and complementary disciplines. Course offerings include Wireless Network Technologies, Biomedical Image Analysis, Automated Control Systems, Processor Design, Commercial Power Networks, and Data Encoding Principles. The program culminates with a qualifying examination, in-depth dissertation investigation with oral defense, and public presentation of research outcomes.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
International applicants must provide documentation showing they have earned the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor's degree from the United States to be eligible for admission consideration.
Official Transcripts and Degree Statements
Original transcripts/marksheets bearing an official stamp must be submitted to the Graduate School. Copied, faxed, or scanned transcripts are considered unofficial.
A separate statement confirming degree conferral (degree statement) bearing an official stamp is also required.
Transcripts and degree statements must be in the original language of the international institution as well as in English. Applicants submitting an approved transcript evaluation (see below) are not required to submit English translations.
If you only have one set of original documents, please submit unofficial copies for review purposes. If admitted, original documents can be submitted to the Graduate School when you arrive in Birmingham. We will verify their authenticity in person and make copies for our records which will allow you to keep the original documents.
If you will be enrolling in an online only program and will not be on campus, please send the original documents along with a self-addressed and stamped envelope so we can return them.
Applicants who have not yet finished their degree should present a transcript showing they have earned a minimum of 91 complete semester hours or six (6) completed semesters.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 80
Official Transcripts and Degree Statements
Original transcripts/marksheets bearing an official stamp must be submitted to the Graduate School. Copied, faxed, or scanned transcripts are considered unofficial.
A separate statement confirming degree conferral (degree statement) bearing an official stamp is also required.
Transcripts and degree statements must be in the original language of the international institution as well as in English. Applicants submitting an approved transcript evaluation (see below) are not required to submit English translations.
If you only have one set of original documents, please submit unofficial copies for review purposes. If admitted, original documents can be submitted to the Graduate School when you arrive in Birmingham. We will verify their authenticity in person and make copies for our records which will allow you to keep the original documents.
If you will be enrolling in an online only program and will not be on campus, please send the original documents along with a self-addressed and stamped envelope so we can return them.
Applicants who have not yet finished their degree should present a transcript showing they have earned a minimum of 91 complete semester hours or six (6) completed semesters.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL iBT - 80
Tuition
USD
21,386