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Interested in getting a master’s or a Ph.D.? Don’t miss the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science’s Graduate Programs Open House Days! Meet college faculty and staff, and learn about new and classic academic programs.
These sessions are designed with you in mind. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about our college and get answers to your most important questions as a prospective graduate student. We want you to leave our virtual open house knowing that UCF and the College of Engineering and Computer Science are a great fit for you
Early Action Ph.D. Applications
Learn about applying early to get the application fee waived for CECS doctoral programs. Deadlines vary by semester.
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Why Choose UCF
The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan research university founded in 1963. The College of Engineering and Computer Science is committed to offering our students and faculty a welcoming environment filled with the tools they need to succeed.
We offer a diverse selection of Master’s and Doctoral degree programs, and are dedicated to ensuring each individual student has endless opportunities to grow. Our college has over 44,320+ alumni that have gone on to lead successful careers and make lasting contributions in society.
To learn more about the exciting things happening at our college, including student research, alumni recognitions, and new innovations, please click here.
“…now more than ever we’re attracting students who are more aware of the innovation and partnerships that UCF has with industry, and they’re leveraging those connections that we have to make strong career opportunities…”
Open House Dates
The CECS Virtual Graduate Programs Open House is a new forum to learn about the numerous academic programs that are available in CECS, while protecting the safety of all participants. The Open House takes the form of a series of sessions, and attendees may choose to join the session(s) geared towards their interest(s):
| Session: | Dates and Times: | Content: |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Session 1 | Monday, September 23rd from 5:00 to 6:30 PM | Click Here | CECS Accelerated BS – MS (current UCF undergraduate students only) |
| Virtual Session 2 | Tuesday, October 7th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM | Click Here | CECS Master’s Programs |
| Virtual Session 3 | Wednesday, October 8th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM | Click Here | CECS Doctoral Programs |
| On Demand Experience | Can’t join one of the live sessions | Register Here |
Powered by Zoom, these virtual sessions are live events that are open to either students who are currently enrolled in other academic programs, professionals already working in industry, or others desiring to learn more about CECS at UCF. When you register, simply supply your personal information and choose the session(s) that interest you. Afterwards, you will receive a Zoom meeting link via e-mail.
Testimonials
Golareh Jalilvand
PhD ’20 — Research Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina
“The most valuable experience I acquired from my time at UCF was the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration. The collaborative opportunities helped me incredibly to broaden my technical skills while founding fruitful and lasting professional relationships with experts from scientific communities other than the MSE.”
Ryan Shamet
PhD ’20 — Assistant Professor, Civil Engineering, University of North Florida
“In my opinion, the academic community within the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences at UCF is second to none. Collaborative research opportunities, relevant and interesting course topics, and a culturally and educationally diverse faculty and student body, are just a few attributes of the CECS that I cherish from my time as a graduate student. Looking back, the opportunities before me now truly did “start there” at UCF.”
Pengyang Wang
MS ’17 — Current PhD Candidate
“UCF has such a great CS PhD program that many awesome professors and researchers get together to study the frontiers in computer science and solve real-world problems. Beyond that, the program also provides many opportunities to reach out to future employers (both academia and industry) to help build connections. I believe my experiences at UCF can promote my career significantly in the future.”
Esraa Soliman
MS ’20 — Systems Analyst & Trainer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NYC
“My motivation to pursue grad school stemmed from my interest in improving processes within the healthcare system & enhancing both the patient and provider experience. From my first conversation with the HSE program director, Dr. Vernet Lasrado, I immediately knew UCF was the place to be. The IEMS/HSE program is so unique in bridging the healthcare and engineering worlds together. Working in the healthcare field, I want to use every day to make sure I am doing something to make it count, and this program has provided me with the tools and education to elevate my dream. UCF has supported my dreams, and I know that will lead me on a path destined for great things.”
Amy Lebanoff
BS ’20 — Current Graduate Student
“I had multiple lab courses in my undergraduate curriculum, but the first lab during my biomedical engineering MS program was when I realized the potential of my career to make a real impact on real lives. The truth is, after 17 years of school, learning sometimes felt like a chore, but this single lab session made learning feel like magic again however cliché it may sound.”
Charles W. Davis, Jr.
PhD ’20 — Industrial Engineering
“I completed my Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering program with a specialization in Engineering Management. My doctoral experience and interactions with Dr. Rabelo and the IEMS department represented the essential element of my Ph.D. journey and shaped my life as a researcher, life-learner, and professional.”
Elizabeth Barrios
PhD — Northrop Grumman
“I applied to many PhD programs but UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science stood out to me because of the impact that they have throughout the aerospace industry and their reputation for developing strong and successful engineers. My advisor supported my professional goals and research interests, which has set me up for a career that will allow me to continue growing in many aspects of materials science and the aerospace industry.””
Lila Zapata
MSDA ’20
“Being part of the Master’s in Data Analytics at the University of Central Florida was a fulfilling experience. It was challenging, rewarding, and it allowed me to meet some incredible people that made the adventure in getting my master’s a lot of fun. My professors pushed me to try my hardest, and they were always available to help me.”
Brandy King
MS Computer Science ’21
“Working alongside professors that I respect and look up to has helped me grow both as a student and as an individual during my time at UCF. Being recognized for my hard work and contributions to the department truly makes me feel valued and appreciated.”
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• 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.
- 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.
For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
- 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.
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.
Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.
• No Letters of Recommendation Required.
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.
- 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.
• 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.
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.
For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
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• Duolingo English Test is acceptable. You must score a 120 for the test to be accepted.
• No Letters of Recommendation Required.
- 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.




