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:
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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: rjval.com/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
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.rjval.com
(W) rjval.com/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