Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Computer Science in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Computer Science PhD program equips students with advanced expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of Computer Science, fostering research and teaching capabilities for careers across academic, corporate, and public sectors.
This doctoral program cultivates top-tier professionals with comprehensive knowledge of Computer Science principles and applications, addressing growing industry needs for specialized experts. Graduates emerge with demonstrated research proficiency, instructional competence, and qualifications for roles in educational institutions, private enterprises, and governmental organizations.
Participants gain extensive foundational knowledge in programming systems, computer architecture, and computational theory while focusing on a specific research domain. Faculty research specialties encompass diverse fields including affective computing, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, data science, artificial intelligence, computer vision, distributed systems, software engineering, quantum computing, and numerous other cutting-edge areas of computer science.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
R'sum.
Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
Three letters of recommendation.
Please note that an external credential evaluation is not required for admission to this program, however if you intend on requesting international transfer credit, a course-by-course evaluation from Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. or World Education Services (WES) must be submitted. If offered admission, you should begin the credential evaluation process immediately so that transfer credits can be appropriately evaluated for your graduate plan of study. Outstanding students with a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply directly to the doctoral program. Admission to the PhD program is formalized by the university upon the recommendation of the Computer Science Graduate Coordinator.
An undergraduate degree in Computer Science is desirable but not required. Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in Computer Science must demonstrate an understanding of the material covered in upper-division undergraduate courses listed under the Articulation Section of the Curriculum Information. Applicants may choose to demonstrate their knowledge of these courses by taking these courses as non-degree seeking and scoring B or better in all of them.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
R'sum.
Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
Three letters of recommendation.
Please note that an external credential evaluation is not required for admission to this program, however if you intend on requesting international transfer credit, a course-by-course evaluation from Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. or World Education Services (WES) must be submitted. If offered admission, you should begin the credential evaluation process immediately so that transfer credits can be appropriately evaluated for your graduate plan of study. Outstanding students with a bachelor's degree are encouraged to apply directly to the doctoral program. Admission to the PhD program is formalized by the university upon the recommendation of the Computer Science Graduate Coordinator.
An undergraduate degree in Computer Science is desirable but not required. Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in Computer Science must demonstrate an understanding of the material covered in upper-division undergraduate courses listed under the Articulation Section of the Curriculum Information. Applicants may choose to demonstrate their knowledge of these courses by taking these courses as non-degree seeking and scoring B or better in all of them.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508