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CECS Fellowship Students

Meet Our Fellows

UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) performs well in attracting fellowship-funded MS and PhD students, and has made significant strides in this area. Prominent fellowships include the ones above as well as internal awards. Here is a list of our current fellowship-funded students.

 

External Fellowships

External fellowships offer financial liberation, drastically cutting down the burden of tuition and living expenses. This freedom allows graduate students to dive deeper into their studies and research without the constant pressure of needing extra work. Beyond the monetary, these fellowships bring immense prestige and recognition, significantly boosting a student’s CV and opening doors to invaluable networking opportunities with leading experts and peers. Such an honor not only validates a student’s potential but also elevates their profile within the academic community. Finally, the rigorous application process itself fosters crucial professional development, honing grant writing, communication, and research refinement skills essential for any future career path.

 

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (apply here)

 

Akash Kumar – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’20

Francisco Soriano – Computer Engineering MS, Spring ’25

Gregory McGowin – Modeling & Simulation PhD, Fall ’19

John Gierlach, Jr. – Computer Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Kamlesh Joshi – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Spring ’18

Luis Longas – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’23

Pritha Sarkar – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’21

Stephanie Stoll – Environmental Engineering PhD, Fall ’22

 

NSF CSGrad4US Fellowship (apply here)

 

Steffen Camarato – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

 

NDSEG Fellowship (apply here)

 

Daniel Dyson – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Spring ’23

Lucas Pitts – Aerospace Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Fulbright Foreign Student Program (apply here)

 

Adeel Yousaf – Computer Engineering PhD, Spring ’22

Aleenah Khan – Computer Science, Fall ’20

Andrea Carolina Moscarella Barria – Cyber Security & Privacy MS, Fall ’25

Andri Wardita – Electrical Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Davie Mdumuka – Data Analytics MS, Fall ’25

Felix Richter – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Spring ’23

Fidel Omar Tito Cruz – Computer Vision MS, Fall ’25

Franklin Moseth Vega Ellis – Aerospace Engineering MS, Fall ’25

Glacier Ramkissoon – Materials Science & Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Isaqo Elema Wario – Cyber Security & Privacy MS, Fall ’25

Ivanna Dovbysh – Electrical Engineering MS, Fall ’25

Mukhtar Hussain – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’24

Ononkhuu Batbayar – Electrical Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Rau Lance Cunanan – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Rochana Hastuti – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’23

Ruby July Penaranda Espinoza – Data Analytics MS, Fall ’25

Samavia Jaffery – Robotics & Autonomous Systems MS, Fall ’25

Sornsiri Munsayaphom – Civil Engineering MS, Fall ’23

Varun Singh – Civil Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Yasser Riaz Awan – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Yousef Husam Yousef Abudyak – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Yusra Ahmed – Computer Vision MS, Fall ’25

 

NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) Master’s Fellowship (apply here)

 

Lance Rances – Environmental Engineering MS, Fall ’24

 

DOD Smart Scholar (apply here)

 

Brandon Jordon – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Cameron Hatcher-Owens – Industrial Engineering MS, Fall ’25

Carlos Arteaga – Civil Engineering MS, Spring ’25

Chance Brewer – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’20

Conner Parsey – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Jean-Philippe Perrault – Industrial Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Zeus Gannon – Electrical Engineering, Spring ’22

 

Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) Sponsorship

 

Hassan Alabdullah – Industrial Engineering PhD, Fall ’22

 

Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy (apply here)

 

Aivree Kamalzadeh – Cyber Security & Privacy MS, Spring ’25

 

GEM Fellowship (apply here)

 

Andrea Molina Moreno – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’22

Jeffrey Chan-Santiago – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’22

 

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarship (apply here)

Erik Barcelo – Electrical Engineering MS, Spring ’25

UCF Fellowship Funding

UCF offers a number of fellowship opportunities for both continuing and new graduate students. Follow the link to learn more about the opportunities. To be considered for the opportunity, connect with you graduate program’s director or your thesis/dissertation advisor.

 

UCF Trustees Doctoral Fellowship

 

Hui Xian Grace Lim – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’23

Ishraq Tashdid – Computer Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Jackson Smith – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Oneilia Swaby – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Summer ’22

Pritha Sarkar – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’21

Salar Nouri Naghadeh – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’23

Sydney Wickett – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

 

UCF Presidential Fellowship

 

Jorge Ugan – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’21

 

Faculty Cluster Initiative Fellowship

 

Brent Pappas – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’21

Nurun Naher – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’21

 

UCF Multidisciplinary Doctoral Fellowship

 

Gregory McGowin – Modeling & Simulation PhD, Fall ’19

Mohsen Pilevar Khomami – Environmental Engineering PhD, Spring ’21

Renoa Choudhury – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Spring ’20

 

UCF Graduate Aii Fellowship

 

Aaditya Baranwal – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’24

Daniel Price – Computer Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Faizul Rakib Sayem – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

John Salvador – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’24

Krishna Pratap Sah – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Matthew Crespo – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Ming Li – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’24

Ralph Knipper – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’24

Siyang Zhang – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’24

Xinran Tang – Computer Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Xuechu Yu – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’24

 

UCF Graduate McNair

 

Ashley Hart – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’22

Clara Rodriguez – Biomedical Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Jovani Gutierrez – Industrial Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Samatrai Piam – Cyber Security & Privacy MS, Fall ’25

 

UCF McKnight Doctoral Fellowship

 

Devin Hunter – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’21

Quintal Battle – Industrial Engineering PhD, Fall ’22

 

UCF Graduate Dean’s Fellowship

 

Amanda Bernard – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Summer ’25

Krishna Pratap Sah – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

Luis Tituana – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’20

Mohammad Siddiqur Rahman – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’23

Sk Samiul Reza – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’23

 

UCF Ramp Fellowship

 

Chance Brewer – Mechanical Engineering, Fall ’20

 

Dr. Subrato Chandra Memorial Endowed Fellowship (apply here)

 

Soroush Niazi – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’24

 

CECS LAC Scholarship (apply here)

 

Alonso Arrieta – Engineering Management MS, Fall ’25

Andres Felipe Fonseca Rueda – Biomedical Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Camilla Mendes – Environmental Engineering MS, Fall ’25

Darinka Townsend Hinostroza – Computer Vision MS, Fall ’25

Gabriel Alvarez Velez – Computer Science MS, Fall ’25

Gabriela Mercedes Diaz Briones – Cyber Security & Privacy MS, Fall ’25

Jorge Alcantara – Civil Engineering MS, Fall ’25

Juan Lainez – Mechanical Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Laura Edith Andrade Barron – Environmental Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Leonardo Sandoval – Cyber Security & Privacy MS, Spring ’25

Miguel Rivera – Industrial Engineering MS, Fall ’25

Nigel Francis – Cyber Security & Privacy MS, Spring ’24

Rafael Montalvo – Cyber Security & Privacy MS, Fall ’25

Sebastian Rueda Sanchez – Aerospace Engineering MS, Fall ’25

Sergio Solera Valverde – Aerospace Engineering MS, Fall ’25

Vinicius Da Silva Costa – Computer Engineering MS, Fall ’24

Wolfgang Alfredo Torres Gonzalez – Robotics MS, Fall ’25

Yojan Stiven Cortes Hernandez – Civil Engineering MS, Fall ’25

 

ORCGS Fellowship

 

Abdul Mohaimen Al Radi – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Abdulla Al Anowar Hossain – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Abhilash Durgam – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Adam Bawatneh – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Ajoy Kumar Sarker – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Aleksandr Zhuchkan – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Amirhossein Mirdarsoltany – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Cooper Mills – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Chetan Choudhary – Computer Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Dannong Wang – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Diana Rodriguez De Francisco – Biomedical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Ghan Badu – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Harini Bharath – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Hasnain Ali Arain – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Hong Ding – Computer Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Isabelle Kaltenbaugh – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Jihwan Song – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Jivjot Singh – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Judith Ogbuka – Environmental Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Madison Reynolds – Biomedical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Mahshid Rezakhani – Computer Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Md Kowsher – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Md Naimur Rahman Niloy – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Mehrdad Shoeibi – Industrial Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Michael Franz – Electrical Engineering, Fall ’25

Mohammad Jahid Ibna Basher – Industrial Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Muhammad Alfi Ramadhan – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Muhammad Hassan Ilyas – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Muhammed Jaseem P A – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Muhammad Jehanzaib Hafeez – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Nicholas Oblonsky – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Nicholas Morgan – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Nokimul Hasan Arif – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Osama Altarawneh – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Ovjit Bhattacharjee – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Partha Das – Material Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Parvez Anowar – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Pelumi Ogunwale – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Peter Makary – Biomedical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Peyman Razmitazehkandsharifabad – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Praphul Mishra – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Rakibul Hasan Rajib – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Rodrigo Yuraszeck – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Ruizhi Zhu – Computer Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Rupak Khadka – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Saleh Sadeghi Gougheri – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Sevitha Darshini Anandaraj – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Shaoyan Zhai – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Shi Chen – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Shrabanti Barma – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Sumeet Shirgure – Computer Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Syed Muhammad Abdullah – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Tahsen Islam Sajon – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Tanmayi Ambati – Aerospace Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Taiwo Olabamipe – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Tariq Fadel – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Tayab Uddin Wara – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Tejas Mahajan – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Tianqing Feng – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Tianxingjian Ding – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Trinh Tran – Electrical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Upajna Das – Civil Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Xun Wu – Mechanical Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

Yong Jae Kwon – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Yuanhao Zou – Computer Science PhD, Fall ’25

Yufei Chang – Materials Science & Engineering PhD, Fall ’25

 

Summer Mentoring Fellowship

Amanda Bernard – Materials Science & Engineering, Summer ’25

 

Disclaimer: This list may have omissions. Unlisted CECS graduate students supported by competitive fellowships should e-mail cecsgrad@ucf.edu for corrections.

 

CS PhD Admission Requirements
• A strong undergraduate background in Computer Science or closely related areas (e.g. Software Engineering, IT, Computer and Electrical Engineering) • 3.0 GPA • GRE: No minimum but preferably Q:160, V:150 or above • TOEFL80/IELTS 7 (only for international students) • Duolingo English Test is acceptable. You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted. • Three letters of recommendation
ECE PhD Admission Requirements
• Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Computer Engineering (BSCpE) with 3.0 or Greater GPA • GRE at Least 308 on the Quantitative & Verbal Sections: (Q+V)>=308 • Three Letters of Recommendation for PhD – from your professors • Résumé • A Statement of Educational, Research, & Professional Career Objectives
Industrial PhD Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field with GPA of 3.0 or greater • Official transcript • An official, competitive GRE score taken within the last 5 years • Three letters of recommendations • Resume • Goal Statement
Materials Science PhD Admission Requirements
• Earned a bachelor’s or master's degree • Earned a 3.0 GPA or better • GRE is not required • Application form • Official Transcript • Resume • Personal statement • Three recommendation letters
MAE PhD Admission Requirements
• Resume • Personal Essay • 3 Letters of Recommendation • Transcripts • WES/Josep Silny Evaluations • TOEFL (>=80) and IELTS (>=6.5) for International Applicants • Duolingo English Test is acceptable. You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted.
CECE PhD Admission Requirements
3.0 GPA – can submit 2 applicants with < 3.0 per program (domestic only). • 3.0 GPA – absolute for international applicants. • GRE required. • International transcripts evaluation by WES or Josef Silny required. • TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, or via UCFs ELI for international students from non-English speaking countries. • Duolingo English Test is acceptable. You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted. • Essay: 1.5 pages at most including why do you want to obtain the degree and what will it make you capable of that you can’t do with your current knowledge/credentials. • 3 Letters of Recommendation.
CECE PhD Admission Requirements
3.0 GPA – can submit 2 applicants with < 3.0 per program (domestic only) • 3.0 GPA – absolute for international applicants • No GRE required for admission; is required for some fellowships • Spring 2024 Admission: GRE will be required and the WES evaluation will not be required. • International transcripts evaluation by WES or Josef Silny required • TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, or via UCFs ELI for international students from non-English speaking countries • Screening Process for International Students delays admission process weeks or, sometimes, a month or two • Essay: 1.5 pages at most including why do you want to obtain the degree and what will it make you capable of that you can’t do with your current knowledge/credentials • 3 Letters of reference
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CS MS Admission Requirements
• A strong undergraduate background in Computer Science or closely related areas (e.g. Software Engineering, IT, Computer and Electrical Engineering) • 3.0 GPA • GRE: No minimum, but preferably Q:160, V:150 or above • TOEFL 80/IELTS 7 (only for international students) • Duolingo English Test is acceptable. You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted. • Lacking the background, a prospective applicant can take the following prerequisite courses as non-degree seeking and scoring “B” or better in all of these course: • EEL 4768C Computer Architecture • COP 4020 Programming Languages I • COP 4600 Operating Systems • COT 4210 Discrete Computational Structures • and/or related industry experience. • 2 Letters of Recommendation
CECE MS Admission Requirements
• 3.0 GPA – can submit 2 applicants with < 3.0 per program (domestic only)
• 3.0 GPA – absolute for international applicants
• GRE is not required
• International transcripts evaluation by WES or Josef Silny required
• TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, or via UCFs ELI for international students from non-English speaking countries College of Engineering and Computer Science MS Admission
• Duolingo English Test is acceptable.  You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted.
• Essay: 1.5 pages at most including why do you want to obtain the degree and what will it make you capable of that you can’t do with your current knowledge/credentials
• 3 Letters of Recommendation.
ECE MS Admission Requirements
• Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Computer Engineering (BS-CpE) with 3.0 or Greater GPA • Two Letters of Recommendation • No GRE is required • Résumé • A Statement of Educational, Research, & Professional Career Objectives • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Industrial MS Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field with GPA of 3.0 or greater • Mathematics through Calculus II (MAC 2312 or equivalent) • An undergraduate course in engineering probability and statistics • Familiarity with at least one programming language (such as Python, C, C++, Visual BASIC, Java, etc.) • Official transcripts • Two letters of recommendations • Resume • Goal Statement
Materials Science MS Admission Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline. • The GRE is not required for admission to this program. Résumé. • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives. • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only. • No Letters of Recommendation Required.
Computer Vision MS Admission Requirements
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program. • Résumé. • 1 Letter of recommendation • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Cyber Security MS Admission Requirements
• An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a field related to cyber security, or have taken several basic computer or cyber security courses in Bachelor study, or have obtained one or two cyber security related professional certificates. • A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in all work attempted as an undergraduate student or in the last 60 attempted hours for the Bachelor's degree. • A personal statement (essay) not exceeding 500 words describing the applicant's academic and professional experiences and goals. • One letter of recommendation assessing the applicant's potential to do master's-level work. • Résumé. • GRE is NOT required.
Digital Forensics MS Admission Requirements
• An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. • A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in all work attempted as an undergraduate student or in the last 60 attempted hours for the Bachelor's degree, or, a graduate degree or professional degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited US institution in a field related to digital forensics • A personal statement (essay) not exceeding 500 words describing the applicant's academic and professional experiences and goals. • One letter of recommendation assessing the applicant's potential to do master's-level work. • Résumé.
Modeling and Sim MS Admission Requirements
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program. • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae • Goal statement: The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous academic, research, and/or teaching experience. • Two letters of recommendation: The letters of recommendation should: 1. Address the educational and career goals of the applicant. 2. Clearly address the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level study and research. 3. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Modeling and Sim PhD Admission Requirements
• A competitive score on the GRE, taken within the past five years. • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae • Goal statement: The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous academic, research, and/or teaching experience. • Three letters of recommendation: The letters of recommendation should: 1. Address the educational and career goals of the applicant. 2. Clearly address the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level study and research. 3. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Trasportation Engineering Admission Requirements
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
  • One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
The GRE is not required, however, taking the GRE is highly recommended for students wishing to pursue a thesis. In order to be considered for any fellowships, a GRE score is required. 

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.

Healthcare Systems Engineering Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field with GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Mathematics through Calculus II (MAC 2312 or equivalent)
  • An undergraduate course in engineering probability and statistics
  • Familiarity with at least one programming language (such as Python, C, C++, Visual BASIC, Java, etc.)
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendations
  • Resume
  • Goal Statement

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.


Computer Forensics Admission Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Admission to the program is competitive on a space-available basis. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant's abilities, past performance and the applicant's potential for completing the certificate.

• No Letters of Recommendation Required.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.

Project Engineering Admission Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.

• No Letters of Recommendation Required.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Quality Assurance Admission Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.
• No Letters of Recommendation Required.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Systems Engineering Admission Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

  • In addition, applicants to this certificate must provide: Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc only.
Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.

• No Letters of Recommendation Required.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Mixed Reality Engineering Admission Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF with a minimum GPA of 3.0. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

In addition, applicants to this certificate must provide:

  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
  • Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.
• No Letters of Recommendation Required.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Guidance Control and Dynamics Admission Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
  • One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline with a minimum GPA 3.0
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
  • No Letters of Recommendation Required.
For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Travel Technology and Analytics Admission Requirements
  • The GRE/GMAT is required
  • A goal statement. This is your opportunity to outline in 500 words why you wish to join the program, what you think you will contribute to the program, and how you feel the program will enhance you both personally and professionally in the future.
  • Updated résumé.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
  • A computer-based TOEFL score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL is required if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the official language or a university where English is the official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 6.5.
  • Duolingo English Test is acceptable.  You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted.
Systems Engineering Admission Requirements
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vita
  • Goal statement
    • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of an MSSE. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
    • If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor. 
    • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
  • Two letters of recommendation
    • The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master’s thesis students must discuss the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level research.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Data Analytics Admission Requirements
    • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
    • Résumé.
    • 2 Letters of recommendation
    • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering is desirable but not required. Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in Computer Science and Statistics 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.

Biomedical Engineering Admission Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
  • No Letters of Recommendation Required.
Aerospace Engineering Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
  • TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo English Test is acceptable.  You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted.
  • Letters of Recommendation (Optional)
Mechanical Engineering Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
  • No Letters of Recommendation Required.
Biomedical Engineering PhD Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
  • Résumé.
  • A written statement of experience and research, areas of current and future potential research interests, and future career goals.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
HEC 101A&B
  • Camera
  • Multiscreen
  • Projector/Screen
  • Touch Screen
  • Microphone
  • Food Allowed*
  • Projector Panel
  • Document Camera
*Room users should leave the room clean and ready for any groups meeting after them. Food and trash must be placed in cans outside of the room.
Master in FinTech Admission Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related discipline or business discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. • The GRE is not required for admission to this program. • Completed coursework in statistics, econometrics, computer science (Artificial Intelligence) is preferable. • A goal statement. This is your opportunity to outline in 500 words why you wish to join the program, what you think you will contribute to the program, and how you feel the program will enhance you both personally and professionally in the future. • Updated résumé. • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only. • Test of English as a Foreign Language for Non-U.S. Citizens: A TOEFL or IELTS is required of all applicants who do not have a degree from a U.S. institution or English instruction institution. A minimum score of 577 paper-based; 233 computer-based; 91 Internet-based; or 7.0 IELTS is required. For more information on exams and locations, go to www.ets.org/toefl.
• Duolingo English Test is acceptable.  You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted.
• No Letters of Recommendation Required.
Masters in Engineering Management Admission Requirements
• General UCF graduate application requirements • One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended • Résumé or Curriculum Vita • Goal statement • Two letters of recommendation • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Big Data Analytics PhD Admission Requirements
  • A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in statistics, data analytics or a related field from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF or its equivalent from a foreign institution.
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • A personal statement identifying the area of research interest and a description of the applicant’s academic and professional experiences.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • The student should have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all bachelor’s level work completed.
  • Applicants to this program, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Robotics and Autonomous Systems MS Admission Requirements
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program. • Résumé. • Two Letters of recommendation • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Engineering Management - Professional Project and Systems Engineering MS Admission Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline. • A letter of recommendation from the corporate sponsor. • Résumé. • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.