Major: Computer Science 

College of Engineering and Computer Science 

Degree: Doctor of Philosophy (Professional)

Concentration: Data Science and Analytics

Research Areas: Wireless and Sensor Networks, Image, Video, and Multimedia Systems,
Machine Learning and Data Mining, Mobile Computing, and Secure Systems

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Graduate GPA of 3.3
  • GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (two from faculty)

International Students

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
  • Graduate GPA of 3.3
  • GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (two from faculty)
  • A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the
     evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
  • TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110
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Contact/Information

College of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering East (EE-96), Room 308
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.3549
(E) professionalgrad@eng.fau.edu
(W) fau.edu/engineering/eecs

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
Summer: April 1

International Students
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: March 1