Key Information Duration Full-time 108 months Doctoral students must complete their degree within nine years of first enrollment Start dates
& application deadlines Starting August 2027 Apply before Dec 2026 Language English Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL iBT: 80 IELTS: 6.5 Credits 75 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Miami, United States Disciplines Education General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences Overview Key Facts Engineering education research and computing education research primarily focuses on understanding how people learn engineering and computing respectively and how to improve instruction. Both are species of discipline-based education research (DBER), similar to chemistry education research and physics education research. There is also a significant research area that focuses on broadening participation in engineering and computing, fields that have long exhibited underrepresented of women and underserved minority populations. This PhD in Engineering and Computing Education is offered at Florida International University. Programme Structure Courses include: Engineering and Computing Education Seminar on STEM Education Research Research Methods and Statistics Pedagogy Engineering and Computing Dissertation Research Admission Requirements Academic Requirements GPA: 3 GRE®: Required English Requirements Duolingo English Test: 110 TOEFL® iBT: 80 IELTS: 6.5 Other Requirements General requirements Online application Statement of purpose 3 Letters of recommendation Resume/CV Sample research/writing sample Official translated transcripts and a course-by-course evaluation of each post-secondary transcript if you studied outside of the United States Proof of English language proficiency 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): 25,630 AUD / year (≈ 18,030 USD / year) Out-of-State : 25,630 AUD / year (≈ 18,030 USD / year) Domestic (In-State): 11,659 AUD / year (≈ 8,202 USD / year) Living Costs Miami, United States: 2,144–3,700 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Funding Scholarship opportunities are available for PhDs in Engineering and Computing Education, including university-provided and independent scholarships.
