Programme Structure
ESE doctoral programs include three components:
- Coursework and teaching to gain fundamental and advanced knowledge, as both student and GTA
- Research conducted in a collaborative environment leading to a doctoral dissertation and scholarly papers
- Engagement in UVA's intellectual life
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 90
Other requirements
All ESE faculty are eligible to advise students enrolled in the CE and/or SE Ph.D. programs. We accept applications from candidates with degrees from all engineering and some affiliated backgrounds. In some cases, candidates who do not have engineering or similar credentials will be offered conditional admission, which will require them to take selected undergraduate coursework in addition to the coursework required for their Ph.D.
All candidates are evaluated by one or more of the ESE research subgroups. Some students are admitted directly into a specific research group with a specific advisor. Other candidates are admitted into a subgroup and are then connected with an advisor during the first year.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (non-residents): 48,169 AUD / year (≈ 34,302 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 48,169 AUD / year (≈ 34,302 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 28,759 AUD / year (≈ 20,480 USD / year)
Living costs
Charlottesville, United States: 1,390-2,247 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
PhD scholarship opportunities for Systems Engineering are available.
