Key information Duration Full-time 48 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting January 2027: Apply before Jan 2027 Starting June 2027: Apply before Apr 2027 (National); Apply before May 2027 (International) Starting August 2027: Apply before Aug 2027 (National); Apply before Jul 2027 (International) Language English Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 6.5 Credits 54 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Dallas, United States Disciplines Software Engineering Overview…
Features Students at Southern Methodist University receiving a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering are expected to achieve and demonstrate a mastery of the discipline and to significantly advance the state of knowledge through an original research effort. Programme Structure Courses include: Data Structures Discrete Computational Structures Programming Languages Digital Logic Design Computer Networks and Distributed Systems Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3 English requirements Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 6.5 General requirements An M.S. degree in computer engineering or a related field, including computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics or physics, from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. Excellent academic performance in all completed coursework, with a GPA of at least 3.000 on a 4.000 scale. A reasonable level of mathematical maturity. Submission of a complete application, including a statement of purpose, official transcripts for all previous undergraduate and graduate studies and payment of appropriate application fee. Submission of official GRE graduate school admission test scores. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can judge the applicant's potential success as a doctoral student. Submission of a notarized financial certification form (graduates from foreign countries only). Tuition Fees International: 25,711 AUD / year (≈ 18,225 USD / year) Out-of-State: 25,711 AUD / year (≈ 18,225 USD / year) Domestic / In-State: 25,711 AUD / year (≈ 18,225 USD / year) Living costs Dallas, United States: 1,608-2,716 AUD / month