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Current/Prospective Students: Thank you for your interest in the Research/Support Positions in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS). Below is a collection of opportunities available. Use the filter, sort, and keyword search features to identify positions that interest you. Specific questions about the positions may be directed towards the advisor/faculty.  For general guidance about graduate assistantships, please review this resource.

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Fair and Explainable AI (Position Ref No.: oga-olpweose-23)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
Description: Graduate student will work on developing novel machine learning models to address algorithmic bias and explainability in machine learning applications.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Ozlem Ozmen Garibay
Lab/Group Name: Human Centered AI Research Lab (Human-CAIR Lab)
Keywords: Fairness in AI, Explainable AI, Responsible AI
Location(s): UCF Main Campus,  Other 
Cyber Security and Privacy (Position Ref No.: oga-mwopeqw-23)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Computer Science
Description: Conduct research in the area of cybersecurity and privacy, especially on networking and communication security and privacy.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Cliff Zou
Lab/Group Name: Data Systems Group
Keywords: Cybersecurity, Privacy, Networking, Performance evaluation
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Inferring and Securing Software Configuration (Position Ref No.: oga-vwerat-23)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant,  Researcher 
Department: Computer Science
Description: Compounding the problem, a complete computing system may combine hundreds or thousands of software packages whose configuration settings interact unexpectedly. The goal of this project is to automate the creation of valid configurations that are reliable and secure. As the world increasingly depends on smart infrastructure and Internet-of-Things devices to enhance lives, this research will benefit society by improving the reliability and security of the configurable software used in these computing devices.
Degree Programs: PhD,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Paul Gazzillo
Lab/Group Name: APPLeSEEd Lab, Cyber Security and Privacy Cluster
Keywords: configuration, misconfiguration, security, automated reasoning, software engineering
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Corporate Entity Tracking Automation (Position Ref No.: oga-wepser-23)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant,  Researcher 
Department: Computer Science
Description: This project will develop statistical inference and automated reasoning techniques that provide the foundations for automatically analyzing large sets of corporate and individual entity metadata on a large scale. Using real-world datasets drawn from public and proprietary data, we will evaluate our techniques for several applications, e.g., investigating foreign ownership in US industries via shell corporations, and tracking government subcontractor relationships for foreign influence.
Degree Programs: PhD,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Paul Gazzillo
Lab/Group Name: APPLeSEEd Lab, Cyber Security and Privacy Cluster
Keywords: automated reasoning, data analysis, corporate tracking
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
"Toward Efficient, Adaptive and Robust Deep Learning"(Position Ref No.: oga-947857fffgh-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Computer Science
Description: Students will delve into diverse research areas including deep learning for computer vision, multi-modal learning, foundation models, generative models (AIGC), resource-efficient deep learning for edge computing, federated learning, and medical image computing. We are eager to collaborate with researchers at all levels, whether they are MS, PhD, Undergraduate, Postdoc, or Visiting Faculty.
Degree Programs: PhD,  MS 
Advisor: Chen Chen
Lab/Group Name: CRCV Center
Keywords: adaptive, machine learning, algorithms
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Improving Security/Privacy Transparency of Mobile and IoT Systems, and their Supply Chains (Position Ref No.: oga-jfhudh2948-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant,  Researcher 
Department: Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
Description: Using static/dynamic app analysis, fuzz testing and data-driven techniques. Ultimately the work can help consumers and developers better understand the security and privacy practices of devices and applications.
Degree Programs: Postdoc,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Xueqiang Wang
Lab/Group Name: CyberSP
Keywords: software supply chain security and privacy automation
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Modeling and Optimizing for Human Decision-Making, from Air Transportation to Education (Position Ref No.: oga-932938jfusaeh-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant,  Researcher 
Department: Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
Description: Improving system performance of stochastic dynamic systems using an operations research paradigm.
Degree Programs: PhD,  MS,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Adan Vela
Lab/Group Name: Analytics Decision and Control Lab
Keywords: human-in-the-loop control and decision systems
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Smart Bioelectronic systems for Multiplexed Monitoring and Combination Treatment of Infected Chronic Wounds (Position Ref No.: oga-932545asrsaeh-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Materials Science and Engineering
Description: My lab research focuses on advanced multifunctional and multimodal biomaterials for human/machine interfaces and regenerative medicine, as well as wearable/implantable technologies for theragnostic applications. Looking for MS/PhD students and postdocs.
Degree Programs: Postdoc,  PhD,  MS 
Advisor: Ehsan Shirzaei Sani
Keywords: Wearable and implantable devices for personalized medicine, Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Investigation of structural defects in ferroelectrics/semiconductors using TEM (Position Ref No.: oga-389547fjhfs-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Materials Science and Engineering
Description: This position, fully funded by UCF, offers an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in the investigation of structural defects in ferroelectrics and semiconductors using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Your primary objective will be to utilize 4D-STEM (Four-Dimensional Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy) techniques to characterize thin films. Your focus will involve investigating the structural and polarization properties of these materials through strain engineering methodologies. Key Responsibilities: Conducting in-depth research utilizing advanced TEM techniques to analyze structural defects in ferroelectric and semiconductor materials. Collecting and analyzing data to draw meaningful conclusions and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Communicating research findings through publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at conferences. Position Details: Duration: 4 years Fully funded position with competitive stipend and benefits package. Qualifications: Master's degree in materials science, physics, or a related field (required) Experience with Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques (preferred) Strong background in crystallography, solid-state physics, and materials characterization techniques
Degree Programs: Postdoc,  PhD,  MS 
Advisor: Paria Gharavi
Lab/Group Name: Advanced Novel Materials and Electron Microscopy Research Group (Gharavi Lab)
Keywords:
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
AI-enabled Drug Discovery (Position Ref No.: oga-47854675fjfjsd-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
Description: Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate drug discovery processes, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness in identifying new therapeutic compounds.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Niloofar Yousefi
Lab/Group Name: Applied Innovative Artificial Intelligence Research (AI-AIR) Lab
Keywords:
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Sustainable Soft Materials and Flexible Electronics (Position Ref No.: oga-lkkhios87-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Materials Science and Engineering
Description: Development and characterization of new diol and diacid monomers to form biodegradable polyesters using step-growth polymerization.
Degree Programs: PhD,  MS,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Kaitlyn Crawford
Lab/Group Name: Crawford Lab
Keywords: Chemistry, polymers, materials science, soft materials, new polymers, natural materials, flexible electronics, health sustainability
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Developing Smart Assistive Devices to Improve Dynamic Function for People with Disabilities (Position Ref No.: oga-5778ayuy-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Description: Musculoskeletal modeling can be useful for clinical treatments and developing assistive devices, and novel semi-passive assistive devices which can provide optimal support for people with walking disabilities.
Degree Programs: PhD,  MS,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Hwan Choi
Lab/Group Name: REAL Lab
Keywords: Prosthetic devices, Exoskeletal devices, Musculoskeletal analysis, Neural control
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Rock, Paper, Scissors: Creating Low-Cost Devices for Environmental Monitoring and Remediation (Position Ref No.: oga-qiw98au7-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Description: Facile fabrication technologies designed for resource-limited regions where sophisticated lab infrastructure is lacking. Without cleanroom fabrication, methods could produce low-cost pollution monitoring and mitigating devices with nano to microscale features on paper, fabric and plastic substrates.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Hyoung Cho
Lab/Group Name: MEMS Lab
Keywords: MEMS, BioMEMS, microfabrication, nanofabrication, sensors, actuators, microfluidics, biosensors, nanomaterials, nanotechnology, magnetic microactuators, electroplating, lithography, nanoimprinting
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
RF Solutions for 5G and Beyond (Position Ref No.: oga-zoajqa98-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Description: Novel front-end architectures offering unlimited bandwidth, high efficiency and intrinsic linearity that radically outperform the state-of-the-art. Advanced and intelligent configurability is incorporated into these RF frontends for achieving strong resilience to antenna impedance fluctuations, crucial to fully unleash the spectral effectiveness of the prevailing massive MIMO system.
Degree Programs: PhD,  MS,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Kenle Chen
Lab/Group Name: INSPIRE Lab
Keywords: IC, Microwave, Electromagnetics, and Wireless Communications
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Structural Health Monitoring of Infrastructure: Permanent-Continuous vs Mobile-Intermittent (Position Ref No.: oga-182hauiw-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
Description: Research in structural health monitoring and non-destructive evaluation used with novel technologies.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Fikret Necati Catbas
Lab/Group Name: CITRS
Keywords: structural engineering; structural identification; structural health monitoring; dynamics; bridge engineering; field testing
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Doing More with Less Data (Position Ref No.: oga-pq0868q-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Computer Science
Description: Reduce the amount of data needed to accomplish computer vision or robotics tasks. Until now, deep learning successes have been obtained with gigantic data sets encompassing the entire internet, but there are limits to available data.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Ladislau Boloni
Lab/Group Name: AI Things Lab
Keywords: Robotics, AI, Social behavior modeling, Networking and distributed systems.
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
The Fluid Dynamics of Natural Flyers and Swimmers (Position Ref No.: oga-woquq80-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Description: Use of advanced optical measurement systems to investigate fluid mechanics of natural flyers and swimmers across different length scales.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Samik Bhattacharya
Lab/Group Name: Experimental Fluid Mechanics Lab
Keywords: Experimental fluid mechanics Aerodynamics Flow control Unsteady fluid mechanics Fluid-structure interactions
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Assistive Robotics: Challenges and Opportunities (Position Ref No.: oga-qoiqw8q-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Description: Work to advance the technology inside assistive robotic devices, such as advanced sensing/actuation, machine learning, parallel processing, that enable human-robot interaction.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Aman Behal
Lab/Group Name: Computational Neuronal Networks lab
Keywords: assistive robotic devices, advanced sensing/actuation, machine learning, parallel processing
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Integration and Testing of Battery Storage System for Exelon Utilities (Position Ref No.: oga-91iows8-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Description: Overviews the new battery system to be designed, integrated and tested in collaboration with A.F. Mensah, Inc. The project is also supported by FL High Tech Corridor, and will be built at the Florida Solar Energy Center.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Issa Batarseh
Lab/Group Name: ARGIS Lab
Keywords: lithium ion battery, testing and integration
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Mechanics of Biological Materials Including Soft Tissues and Viruses (Position Ref No.: oga-jio8ft-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Description: He discusses his work exploring hyper-elastic properties of soft tissue and synthesis tissue for determining the best surgical choice. Next he describes his efforts to discover mechanical properties of proteins, with a special focus on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Nonlinear elasticity, resonant frequencies, and fracture of spike protein and viral shell have been studied. This research may lead to a mechanical method to kill certain infectious viruses, for example, using ultrasound.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Yuanli Bai
Lab/Group Name: LSSM Lab
Keywords:
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Scalable and Robust Approaches to Learning, Acquisition and Decision-Making (Position Ref No.: oga-54cuur-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Description: My research is primarily focused on four main thrusts in information sciences: big data analytics, sparsity-based learning, controlled sensing and verifiable planning. I seek to understand the fundamental limits of learning, data processing and acquisition, and reliable decision-making, as well as design scalable, robust and provable algorithms to extract knowledge from big data, and verifiable control policies in multi-agent and networked systems. I study the fundamental research questions in the context of numerous applications ranging from machine learning and video analytics, and security of cyberphysical systems, to optical imaging and brain signal processing.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: George Atia
Lab/Group Name: Data Science and Machine Learning Lab
Keywords:
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
High-Speed Flows and Advanced Propulsion, from Hypersonics and Energy to Space Rockets and Exploding Stars (Position Ref No.: oga-pwqna91-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Description: The PERL is focused on investigating multi-phase turbulent reacting flows, clean combustion strategies, and alternative fuels for the next generation advanced propulsion and combustion energy technologies. The lab’s research objective is concentrated on advancing the scientific research through fundamental physics understanding of turbulent reacting flows, combustion dynamics, pressure gain combustion, supersonic compressible flows, fluid mechanics, flow control, flame-fluidics interactions, vortex dynamics, and hydrodynamic instabilities.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Kareem Ahmed
Lab/Group Name: Propulsion and Energy Research Lab
Keywords:
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Synergizing Data-Driven and Model-Driven Approaches for Complex Socio-Cyber-Physical Systems (Position Ref No.:oga-821oauiwq-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
Description: Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a remote sensing method that uses LASER (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) pulses to accurately measure range (variable distance) information by measuring the time for the reflected light beam to return. It finds its applications in many areas including land and structural surveying, powerline inspections, forestry, farming, mining, and quite intuitively in intelligent transportation systems such as intelligent driver aid systems all the way to fully autonomous driving. Recently, URBANITY Lab started research in the LiDAR perception domain with a goal to improve pedestrian and work-zone safety applications. The research focuses on developing real-time 3D object detection and identification algorithms for point-cloud data received from LiDAR devices to maximize real-world applicability.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Shaurya Agarwal
Lab/Group Name: Urbanity Lab
Keywords:
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Thin-Film Piezoelectric Microsystems: Enabling the Smart Future (Position Ref No.: oga-01nsioaw-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Description: We utilize the interaction between the mechanical (phonons) and electrical (electrons) domains in the micro scale to create efficient RF components based on the acoustoelectric (AE) phenomena. Taking advantage of high electromechanical coupling piezoelectric-semiconductor thin films we aim to revitalize the historically sought-after AE devices for applications in telecommunication and signal processing. By injecting ultrasonic electrons and exciting Lamb waves in such heterostructures, the acoustic wave, i.e. signal, is modulated by the injected electrons and fascinating features such as ~passive gain and non-reciprocity are attained. We have shown promising results in lithium niobate-on-silicon platform with AE gains above 20 dB and non-reciprocal contrasts of above 30 dB. This would facilitate the realization of the upcoming generations of telecommunications, stay tuned for more groundbreaking demonstrations.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Reza Abdolvand
Lab/Group Name: Dynamic Microsystems Lab
Keywords: acoustoelectric, piezoelectric-semiconductor
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Shock tube investigation of reaction kinetics in hypersonic environments (Position Ref No.: oga-wopq2za-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Description: Supervise graduate students, lead relevant laboratory experiments, and writing for publications and grant proposals.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Farhan Arafin
Lab/Group Name: N/A
Keywords: Combustion, shock tube, hypersonic, laser diagnostics, chemical kinetics.
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
miRNA conjugated with nanoparticles/polymer for bone tissue regeneration and wound healing application (Position Ref No.: oga-49021nas-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Materials Science and Engineering
Description: miRNA conjugated with nanoparticles/polymer for bone tissue regeneration and wound healing application
Degree Programs: Honors,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Elayaraja Kolanthai
Lab/Group Name: AMPAC Lab
Keywords: Biomaterials, tissue engineering, bone tissue regeneration, and wound healing
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Data analysis and modeling of the post-closure hydrological and geochemical behavior of coal ash landfill (Position Ref No.: oga-0189ashiw-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
Description: Disposal of waste from energy production. Data analysis and modeling of the post-closure hydrological and geochemical behavior of coal ash landfill. Some research requires US citizenship.
Degree Programs: PhD 
Advisor: Jiannan Chen
Lab/Group Name: Dr. Chen's Research Group
Keywords: energy, waste, disposal
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
"Side Channels for X" (Position Ref No.:oga-1js9aow-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Description: The use of side channels to extract sensitive information is well studied. This work focuses on leveraging side channels to assess other characteristics of hardware devices. Of specific interest this project aims to discover if side channels can be used during the testing and characterization phase of device development and deployment. This position works closely with other researchers using side channels for a variety of security-oriented tasks.
Degree Programs: Undergrad,  Visiting 
Advisor: Mike Borowczak
Lab/Group Name: Draco Lab
Keywords: Security, Statistics, Side Channels, Simulation
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Cyber Physical System Security (Position Ref No.: oga-wp12ja-24)
Position Type: Researcher 
Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Description: Responsible for executing detailed power system simulations and developing advanced testbeds. This role also involves designing and implementing protection mechanisms for critical infrastructure and edge devices within the power system, ensuring system resilience and reliability through rigorous analysis and optimization of protective strategies.
Degree Programs: Postdoc 
Advisor: Bo Tu
Lab/Group Name: N/A
Keywords: Power system, Security
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
Investigating opportunities for safe, sustainable, and equitable transportation system (Position Ref No.: oga-pwmsiw-24)
Position Type: Graduate Research Assistant 
Department: Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering
Description: The student will have the opportunity to investigate topics relating to travel behavior, non-motorized modes, shared mobility, transportation safety or equity. They will be exposed to a variety of topics, methods, data, and tools as well as collaborate on transportation-oriented projects. Depending on the needs of the project, statistical and econometric methods, machine learning models or GIS might be applied to, for example crash or survey data, in order to obtain significant insights and formulate data driven recommendations.
Degree Programs: Postdoc,  PhD,  Undergrad 
Advisor: Natalia Barbour
Lab/Group Name: Smart and Safe Transportation Lab
Keywords: travel behavior, transportation safety, statistical and econometric methods, sustainability
Location(s): UCF Main Campus 
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
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  • 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.
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