Key information
Duration
- Full-time — 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, International (This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.)
- Apply before Aug 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.)
- Apply before Aug 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
Language
English — IELTS 6
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Huntsville, United States
Disciplines
Computer Sciences
Overview
The PhD Computer Engineering program at University of Alabama Huntsville requires at least 48 credit hours of graduate coursework and at least 18 credit hours of dissertation research. A maximum of 6 credit hours in theses/research work from the master's degree is allowed to count toward the 48 graduate coursework requirement.
Students must register for dissertation research each semester in which they receive faculty supervision.
Features
- The approval of the Program of Study should be accomplished as early as possible, but no later than one year after admission to the Ph.D. program and passing the preliminary exam.
- Once approved, the program may be amended only by the Supervisory Committee, upon submission of the appropriate form.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Computer Programming in Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Design and Analysis of Algorithms
- Digital Logic Design
- Electronic Analysis and Design
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
Other requirements
General requirements
- Send your official college transcript to UAH Graduate Admissions through an electronic delivery service. UAH Graduate Admissions accepts official transcripts from Parchment and Student Clearinghouse.
- Request for your official GRE test scores to be sent to UAH Graduate Admissions by the testing agency.
- Personal Statement
- Resume/CV
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International — Non-residents: 40,224 AUD / year (≈ 28,000 USD / year)
- Out-of-State — 40,224 AUD / year (≈ 28,000 USD / year)
- Domestic — In-State: 16,765 AUD / year (≈ 11,670 USD / year)
Living costs
Huntsville, United States: 1,198–1,912 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.