Overview

Why Computer Engineering Graduate Study?

Graduate programs in computer engineering at the University of South Carolina provide courses of study which involve the application, design, development and testing of new computer hardware and its integration with software.

While hardware and software development are integral to one another at the advanced research and design levels, the emphasis of our computer engineering programs is hardware. Students whose interests lean more towards software aspects may want to consider our computer science graduate program.

Our computer engineering graduate students advance the field of computing through research initiatives and projects, which are supported by government agencies and collaborative efforts with local industries.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization include:

Computer architecture and micro-architecture
Computer vision
Internet of things
Mobile computing and wireless networking
Nanoscale electronics
Neuromorphic computing
Robotics and autonomous systems
Strategic and economic impacts of information technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

The doctoral degree requires a minimum of 60 graduate credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree or a minimum of 30 graduate hours beyond the Master’s degree.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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General requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or international equivalent)

Required Documents

Official Transcripts
Official GRE Score
2 Letters of Recommendation
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13734 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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Overview

Why Computer Engineering Graduate Study?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbia

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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