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Computer Engineering, Ph.D.

The Computer Engineering program at University of Maryland, Baltimore County provides advanced instruction and research opportunities in a broad range of computer engineering areas and is focused on both the theoretical and practical aspects of the state of the art in computer engineering.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

January, August

Tuition Fee

$24,336 per year

Location

Baltimore, MD, United States

About the program

Students in the Computer Engineering program at University of Maryland, Baltimore County are required to take a minimum of 11 courses (33 credits) beyond the bachelor’s degree. At least seven of these courses (21 credits) must be graduate ENEE or CMPE courses, i.e., ENEE/CMPE courses at the 600 or 700 level excluding ENEE 66X and ENEE 67X. The remaining four courses (12 credits) can be MATH, STAT, CMSC, or from any other related discipline.

Only three credits of Independent Study (ENEE/CMPE 699) can count toward the total course requirement. Students who have received their Masters at UMBC are allowed to count two 400 level MATH/STAT courses for the PhD degree with approval of their advisors.

The doctoral dissertation must be an original and substantive contribution to knowledge in the student’s major field. It must demonstrate the student’s ability to carry out a program of research and to report the results in accordance with standards observed in the recognized scientific journals related to that field.

Courses Included:

Advanced Computer Architecture
Custom VLSI Design
Digital Systems Design
Biomedical Microsystems
Digital Signal Processing

Requirements

GRE General Test required (waiver option available)
Written Statement of Purpose: review criteria and guidelines on the department website.
Ph.D. applicants strongly encouraged to already have an M.S. degree in computer science; strong background in computer engineering, computer science, and mathematics courses.