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The graduate program in Computer Science and Engineering aims to support students' ongoing professional and academic growth. The Ph.D. curriculum equips students to pursue research and development within their chosen specialization. As part of the College of Engineering—Texas's fourth-largest engineering school—the Department of Computer Science and Engineering focuses on delivering excellent education and pioneering research to benefit local, state, and national communities. Committed to academic excellence, the department provides top-tier undergraduate, graduate, and professional development programs while advancing cutting-edge research in key technological fields. Its distinguished faculty members lead innovative projects across major computer science and engineering disciplines, driving progress that enhances quality of life.
The CSE graduate admission committee bases its decision for Ph.D. graduate admission on the following criteria (in no specific order):
An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate coursework.
A GPA of 3.2 or higher on CS/CpE/SwE related coursework in the last two years of undergraduate degree.
For students holding an M.S. degree, similar criteria apply.
Relevance of the student's degree(s) (background) to the CS/CpE/SwE curriculum.
TOEFL paper-based - 550; TOEFL Computer-based - 213; TOEFL internet-based - 79 (with sectional scores of 22 writing, 21 speaking, 20 reading, and 16 listening); IELTS - 6.5
Graduate Application Priority Dates - Fall: March 15; Spring: August 15; Summer: February 15.