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College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at UC Denver
 

Computer Science and Engineering

Engineering and Applied Science Doctor of Philosophy (EASPhD)

The Engineering and Applied Science Doctor of Philosophy program consists of studies in engineering and engineering-related disciplines. It is a multidisciplinary program in keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of modern research. The degree is conferred by the College of Engineering and Applied Science. However, applicants to the degree program apply to and enter the program through one of four departments, called the host department, of the College. The applicant chooses his/her host department based on his/her intended primary concentration of study. The four departments of the College that serve as host departments are Civil Engineering (CE), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Mechanical Engineering (ME). Each host department offers several concentrations. The secondary concentration can be chosen from any remaining department of the College, including Bioengineering (BIOE). The secondary concentration may also be chosen from another College/School at CU Denver. The coursework in the primary and secondary areas must consist of ten courses (30 units). In addition to other courses, a student must take at least five courses in his/her primary area of concentration and at least three courses in a secondary area of concentration. Other courses may be recommended by the student’s advisor. Research that spans across two or more of the five College departments is strongly encouraged and is a major strength of the program.

The goal of this Ph.D. program is to prepare future leaders in engineering to advance our current understanding of engineering principles and practices through the application of specialized knowledge in specific engineering disciplines. A successful doctoral student will receive the degree “Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering and Applied Science.”

What are the minimum degree requirements?

Coursework in primary and secondary areas of concentration: 30 units
Research/dissertation: 30 units
Total: 60 units

What is required for the admissions process?

  • Application for admission
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Two copies of all transcripts
  • Processing fee
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree
  • Previous GPA above 3.0
  • Personal statement of academic and research interests, including intended primary concentration within the host department. (This statement and concentration choice may either be written in a cover letter or written on the application form in Part 2, Item 6.)

Additional materials that are required in special cases

  • International applicants are requried to submit TOEFL scores
  • International applicants who do not have an M.S. earned in the U.S. are required to submit GRE scores
  • Domestic applicants who only have a B.S. degree or fewer than 12 hours of transferable graduate-level coursework are required to submit GRE scores

 

Preferred minimum GRE scores are 150 Verbal, 153 Quantitative, and 3.5 for Analytical Writing for tests taken August 1, 2011 or later. For tests taken prior to August 1, 2011, preferred minimum GRE scores are 450 Verbal, 680 Quantitative, and 3.5 for Analytical Writing.

An applicant whose undergraduate language of instruction was not English should have a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test).

International applicants must apply through the Office of International Admissions. The Office has a website at http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/internationalprograms/oia/internationaladmissions. For advising, contact the Office by email at international@ucdenver.edu or by phone at 303-315-2230. You may also contact the Office by mail at the following address:

International Admissions
University of Colorado Denver
Campus Box 185
1380 Lawrence Street, 9th Floor
Denver, CO 80217-3364


What are the application deadlines?

For fall admission the deadline is March 1 for international applicants and April 1 for domestic applicants. For spring admission the deadline is September 15 for international applicants and October 1 for domestic applicants. No applications for summer admission will be accepted.

Where do I send the application materials?

Applications are to be completed online. Contact host department if issues arise.

Civil Engineering: 303-556-2871
Campus Location: North Classroom Bldg. Room 3027
civilengineering@ucdenver.edu

Computer Science and Engineering: 303-556-4314
Campus Location: North Classroom Bldg. Room 2605
computerscience@ucdenver.edu

Electrical Engineering: 303-556-2872
Campus Location: North Classroom Bldg. Room 2615
electrical@ucdenver.edu

Mechanical Engineering: 303-556-8516
Campus Location: North Classroom Bldg. Room 3502
mechanical@ucdenver.edu

Who are the faculty in the host department and supporting departments?
Go to the faculty portion of the website and click on the various departments to find information about faculty members and their research interests.

How do I learn more?
For more information or advising appointments, contact the host department where you expect to have your primary area of concentration. The phone numbers and locations on campus of the host departments are listed below, or write to the host department using the department's e-mail address.

Civil Engineering: 303-556-2871
Campus Location: North Classroom Bldg. Room 3027
civilengineering@ucdenver.edu

Computer Science and Engineering: 303-556-4314
Campus Location: North Classroom Bldg. Room 2605
computerscience@ucdenver.edu

Electrical Engineering: 303-556-2872
Campus Location: North Classroom Bldg. Room 2615
electrical@ucdenver.edu

Mechanical Engineering: 303-556-8516
Campus Location: North Classroom Bldg. Room 3502
mechanical@ucdenver.edu

Hard-copy application forms can be mailed by the host department office or can be picked up at the department office. If you wish to use the online application form, go to http://www.ucdenver.edu/admissions/doctoral.