M.S. in Computer Engineering

Computer engineering is the design, construction, implementation and maintenance of computer hardware and software. Studies in computer engineering integrate fields from both computer science and electrical engineering. Specialization in computer engineering is provided via technical electives with software or hardware emphases from the Department of Computer and Information Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Computer engineering degrees are offered through the Department of Computer and Information Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Computer and Information Science and Engineering Departmental Courses

• CAP 5100: Human-Computer Interaction
• CAP 5108: Research Methods for Human-Centered Computing
• CAP 5416: Computer Vision
• CAP 5510: Bioinformatics
• CAP 5515: Computational Molecular Biology
• CAP 5635: Artificial Intelligence Concepts
• CAP 5705: Computer Graphics
• CAP 5771: Introduction to Data Science
• CAP 5805: Computer Simulation Concepts
• CAP 6137: Malware Reverse Engineering
• CAP 6402: Aesthetic Computing
• CAP 6516: Medical Image Analysis
• CAP 6610: Machine Learning
• CAP 6615: Neural Networks for Computing
• CAP 6617: Advanced Machine Learning
• CAP 6685: Expert Systems
• CAP 6701: Advanced Computer Graphics
• CAP 6769: Advanced Topics in Data Science
• CAP 6779: Projects in Data Science
• CDA 5155: Computer Architecture Principles
• CDA 5636: Embedded Systems
• CDA 6156: High Performance Computer Architecture
• CEN 5035: Software Engineering
• CEN 5726: Natural User Interaction
• CEN 5728: User Experience Design
• CEN 6070: Software Testing and Verification
• CEN 6075: Software Specification
• CIS 5370: Computer and Information Security
• CIS 5371: Introduction to Cryptology
• CIS 6905: Individual Study
• CIS 6910: Supervised Research
• CIS 6930: Special Topics in CIS
• CIS 6935: Graduate Seminar
• CIS 6940: Supervised Teaching
• CIS 6971: Research for Master's Thesis
• CIS 7979: Advanced Research
• CIS 7980: Research for Doctoral Dissertation
• CNT 5106C: Computer Networks
• CNT 5410: Computer and Network Security
• CNT 5412: Network and System Security
• CNT 5517: Mobile Computing
• CNT 6107: Advanced Computer Networks
• CNT 6885: Distributed Multimedia Systems
• COP 5536: Advanced Data Structures
• COP 5555: Programming Language Principles
• COP 5615: Distributed Operating System Principles
• COP 5618: Concurrent Programming
• COP 5625: Programming Language Translators
• COP 5725: Database Management Systems
• COP 6726: Database System Implementation
• COP 6755: Distributed Database Systems
• COT 5405: Analysis of Algorithms
• COT 5442: Approximation Algorithms
• COT 5519: Sparse Matrix Algorithms
• COT 5520: Computational Geometry
• COT 5615: Mathematics for Intelligent Systems
• COT 6315: Formal Languages and Computation Theory

CISE Department Requirements

The majority of our accepted students have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, with an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.3/4.0.

• GRE: GRE scores will be used in the context of a holistic credential review process. A strong performance is expected. For reference, the past year's averages were: 153 verbal, 164 quantitative, and 317 total (verbal and quantitative.) NOTE: See the most recent Concordance Table, published by ETS, for comparable scores from the older GRE test format. The University of Florida's school code for submission of GRE scores is 5812.
• GRE scores are valid for 5 years only.
• TOEFL: 600 (250 computer-based; 95 internet-based). Please note that Indian students are now REQUIRED to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score. Follow the link for a list of countries that are exempt from TOEFL. The University of Florida's school code for submission of TOEFL scores is 5812.
• You may substitute for TOEFL with:
  1. IELTS with a minimum score of 7; or
  2. MELAB with a minimum score of 90.
• Undergraduate Prerequisite Courses or equivalent:
  • Calculus (MAC 2311 & MAC 2312)
  • Statistics (STA 2023 or STA 3032)
  • Introduction to CIS (COP 3504 or COP 3502 & COP 3503)
    (Old CIS 3020 or CIS 3022 & CIS 3023)
  • Applied Discrete Structures (COT 3100)
  • Introduction to Computer Organization (CDA 3101)
  • Data Structures and Algorithms (COP 3530)
  • Operating Systems (COP 4600)

GRE Subject Test and Test of Spoken English (TSE)

With regard to the Advanced GRE Subject Test, although we do not require that this test be taken, it will be taken into account when evaluating your application file. In order to be an unrestricted Teaching Assistant at the University of Florida, a TSE score of 55 or above is required of international students. Although a TSE score is not required in our evaluation for admission, it is considered when making selections for Teaching Assistantships.

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Academic Achievement Award

Effective for students who have entered the MS degree program beginning Fall 2014. The Achievement Award is offered to new Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors entering an M.S. program through either the College of Engineering or the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Qualified out-of-state and international students are eligible for this award, which will pay $1,500 per semester for three semesters. The three semesters must be used within the first two years of enrollment. The disbursement of the award this handled through the Bursar's Office. The Bursar’s Office is notified to place the $1,500 on the student's account once a student's registration has been reviewed and eligibility is verified. This will occur prior to the deadline for fee payments each semester. This award will pay a portion of the tuition costs when the student is registered appropriately at University of Florida (must be registered for at least 9 credits each semester). There is no separate application for the Achievement Award.

The Achievement Award is renewed on a semester-by-semester basis. Students must maintain satisfactory academic performance (both earning a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average and registration of 9 credits or more) to continue receiving the award.