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Degree and Certificate Programs

Doctoral Degree Programs

With 10 doctoral programs, the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) offers more than just superior academics. CECS has outstanding faculty, state-of-the art facilities, several affiliated research centers, a rigorous curricula, and major industry partnerships such as Harris Corporation, Disney, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, NASA-KSC, Siemens Corporation, and many others.

Doctoral Programs*, **Program CatalogProgram HandbookProgram WebsiteProgram DirectorAdmission Requirements
Aerospace EngineeringAEPHDUpdated 2022MAEDr. Jihua "Jan" GouClick for Requirements
Biomedical EngineeringBMEPHDN/AMAEDr. Jihua “Jan” Gou
Dr. Alain Kassab		Click for Requirements
Civil EngineeringCEPHDUpdated 2019CECEDr. Andrew RandallClick for Requirements
Computer EngineeringCPPHDUpdated 2019ECEDr. Mingjie LinClick for Requirements
Computer ScienceCSPHDUpdated 2023CSDr. Wei ZhangClick for Requirements
Electrical EngineeringEEPHDUpdatd 2019ECEDr. Mingjie LinClick for Requirements
Environmental EngineeringEVPHDUpdated 2019CECEDr. Andrew RandallClick for Requirements
Industrial EngineeringIEPHDUpdated 2019IEMSDr. Mansooreh MollaghasemiClick for Requirements
Materials Science and EngineeringMSPHDUpdated 2015MSEDr. Jiyu FangClick for Requirements
Mechanical EngineeringMEPHDUpdated 2015MAEDr. Jihua “Jan” GouClick for Requirements
Modeling and Simulation***PhD MSUpdated 2020ISTMs. Kirsten SeitzClick for Requirements

* All of CECS’s PhD programs are available in the face-to-face mode; however, many of its courses are available as either face-to-face (P), online (W), mixed (M), and/or reduced seat time (RA or RS).

** While licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, our program does not directly lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits; however, we are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us at 407-823-0980 or cecsgrad@ucf.edu with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.

*** This interdisciplinary program is administered by the College of Graduate Studies, and many CECS faculty participate in the program.

Master’s Degree Programs

By way of 18 Master’s programs, the College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) offers a variety of paths for prospective students to enhance their skill sets. Many of the programs listed below have specialized plans of study, termed as tracks, that help to specialize a person’s training even more. Many of the curricula are designed with key input from major industry partnerships such as Harris Corporation, Disney, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, NASA-KSC, Siemens Corporation, and many others. All of the degree programs listed can be used to partially satisfy (i.e., about 40%) of the requirements of each of the doctoral programs of study listed above.

Master's Degree Programs*, **Program CatalogProgram HandbookProgram WebsiteProgram DirectorModalityAdmission Requirements
Aerospace EngineeringAEMSUpdated 2015MAEDr. Jihua “Jan” Gou- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Biomedical EngineeringBMEMSN/AMAEDr. Jihua “Jan” Gou
Dr. Alain Kassab		- Fully In-person
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Civil EngineeringCIVMS
CEMS		Updated 2015 & 2015CECEDr. Andrew Randall- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Computer EngineeringCPEMSUpdated 2015ECEDr. Mingjie Lin- Fully In-person
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Computer ScienceCSMSUpdated 2015CSDr. Wei Zhang- Fully In-person
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Computer VisionCVMSUpdated 2023CVNiels Da Vitoria Lobo- Fully In-person
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Cyber Security and PrivacyCSPMSN/ACSDr. Cliff Zou- Fully In-person
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Digital ForensicsDGFMSUpdated 2011CSDr. Cliff Zou- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Electrical EngineeringEEMSUpdated 2017ECEDr. Mingjie Lin- Fully In-person
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Engineering ManagementMSEMUpdated 2019IEMSDr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Environmental EngineeringEVSMSUpdated 2015
& 2011		CECEDr. Andrew Randall- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
FinTechMS in FinTechUpdated 2023FinTechDr. Cliff Zou- Fully In-person
- Fully Online		Click for Requirements
Industrial EngineeringIEMSUpdated 2019
& 2011		IEMSDr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Materials Science and EngineeringMATMSUpdated 2011MSEDr. Jiyu Fang- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Mechanical EngineeringMEMSUpdated 2011MAEDr. Jihua “Jan” Gou- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Modeling & SimulationMS MSUpdated 2020ISTMs. Kirsten Seitz- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Robotics & Autonomous SystemsRASN/AECEDr. Mingjie Lin- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Coming Soon
Systems EngineeringSEMSN/AIEMSDr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Travel Technology and AnalyticsTTAMSUpdated 2020CECEDr. Naveen Eluru - Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements

* Many of CECS’s MS programs have tracks of study available.

** While licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, our program does not directly lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits; however, we are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us at 407-823-0980 or cecsgrad@ucf.edu with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.

*** This interdisciplinary program is administered by the College of Graduate Studies, and many CECS faculty participate in the program.

Master’s Degree Specialty Programs

The College of Engineering and Computer Science offers a number of Master’s Specialty Programs.  The programs listed below have specialized plans of study that help to specialize a person’s training even more. Many of the curricula are designed with key input from major industry partnerships such as Harris Corporation, Disney, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, NASA-KSC, Siemens Corporation, and many others. All of the degree programs listed can be used to partially satisfy (i.e., about 40%) of the requirements of each of the doctoral programs of study listed above.

Master's Degree Specialty Programs*, **Program CatalogProgram HandbookProgram WebsiteProgram DirectorModalityAdmission Requirements
Data AnalyticsDATMSN/ACSDr. Daniel Eilen- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		Click for Requirements
Engineering Management: Professional Project & Systems EngineeringMSEM -PPSEN/AMSEM - PPSEDr. Timothy Kotnour- Fully In-person
- Fully Online		Coming Soon
Healthcare Systems EngineeringHSEUpdated 2019IEMSDr. Vernet Lasrado - Fully Online
Click for Requirements

* Many of CECS’s MS programs have tracks of study available.

** While licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, our program does not directly lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits; however, we are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us at 407-823-0980 or cecsgrad@ucf.edu with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.

*** This interdisciplinary program is administered by the College of Graduate Studies, and many CECS faculty participate in the program.

Graduate Certificate Programs

The College of Engineering and Computer Science has a number of certificate programs that help prospective students enhance their skill sets. Each certificate program typically consists of between three and six courses, and each of the courses can be used to partially satisfy the requirements of several of the Master’s degree programs listed above.

Graduate Certificate ProgramProgram CatalogProgram WebsiteProgram DirectorModalitySelected Follow-On Master's Program(s)Admission Requirements
Transportation EngineeringCETECCECEDr. Andrew Randall- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		MS TTA, MS CE, CE MS (see Table above)Click for Requirements
Healthcare Systems EngineeringHCSECIEMSDr. Vernet Lasrado- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		MS HSE, MSIE, IEMS (see Table above)Click for Requirements
Computer ForensicsINCFCCSDr. Cliff Zou- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		MS DF, MS CS, MS CpE (see Table above)Click for Requirements
Project EngineeringIEPECIEMSDr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		MS SE, MSIE, IEMS, but most Engr. MS Programs (see Table above)Click for Requirements
Quality AssuranceIEQACIEMSDr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		MS IE, IE MS (see Table above)Click for Requirements
Systems EngineeringIESECIEMSDr. Mansooreh Mollaghasemi- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		MS IE, IE MS, MS SE (see Table above)Click for Requirements
Mixed Reality EngineeringMREGCCSDr. Joseph J. LaViola, Jr - In-person onlyMS CS (see Table above)Click for Requirements
Guidance Control and DynamicsGCDCMAEDr. Tarek Elgohary- Fully In-person
- Fully Online
- Mixed between Online and In-person		MS AE, MS ME (See Table above)Click for Requirements

Contact: Office of Graduate Affairs

* Many of CECS’s MS programs have tracks of study available.

** While licensure or certification may be available in this field of study, our program does not directly lead to such licensure or certification upon graduation. The professional preparation you receive in our program may still assist you in such pursuits; however, we are unable to confirm the specific licensure and certification requirements of each state, territory, or foreign entity in which professional credentialing may be possible. If you intend to pursue such credentialing in your state or elsewhere, we strongly advise you to contact the applicable state credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements and determine if our program meets its academic criteria. Alternatively, you are welcome to contact us at 407-823-0980 or cecsgrad@ucf.edu with questions in this regard and we will do our best to assist you in your career planning.

*** This interdisciplinary program is administered by the College of Graduate Studies, and many CECS faculty participate in the program.

CS PhD Admission Requirements
• A strong undergraduate background in Computer Science or closely related areas (e.g. Software Engineering, IT, Computer and Electrical Engineering) • 3.0 GPA • GRE: No minimum but preferably Q:160, V:150 or above • TOEFL80/IELTS 7 (only for international students)
ECE PhD Admission Requirements
• Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Computer Engineering (BSCpE) with 3.0 or Greater GPA • GRE at Least 308 on the Quantitative & Verbal Sections: (Q+V)>=308 • Three Letters of Recommendation for PhD – from your professors • Résumé • A Statement of Educational, Research, & Professional Career Objectives
Industrial PhD Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field with GPA of 3.0 or greater • Official transcript • An official, competitive GRE score taken within the last 5 years • Three letters of recommendations • Resume • Goal Statement
Materials Science PhD Admission Requirements
• Earned a bachelor’s or master's degree • Earned a 3.0 GPA or better • GRE is required • Application form • Official Transcript • Resume • Personal statement • Three recommendation letters
MAE PhD Admission Requirements
• Resume • Personal Essay • 3 Letters of Recommendation • Transcripts • WES/Josep Silny Evaluations • TOEFL (>=80) and IELTS (>=6.5) for International Applicants
CECE PhD Admission Requirements
3.0 GPA – can submit 2 applicants with < 3.0 per program (domestic only) • 3.0 GPA – absolute for international applicants • No GRE required for admission; is required for some fellowships • Spring 2024 Admission: GRE will be required and the WES evaluation will not be required. • International transcripts evaluation by WES or Josef Silny required • TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, or via UCFs ELI for international students from non-English speaking countries • Essay: 1.5 pages at most including why do you want to obtain the degree and what will it make you capable of that you can’t do with your current knowledge/credentials • 3 Letters of reference
CECE PhD Admission Requirements
3.0 GPA – can submit 2 applicants with < 3.0 per program (domestic only) • 3.0 GPA – absolute for international applicants • No GRE required for admission; is required for some fellowships • Spring 2024 Admission: GRE will be required and the WES evaluation will not be required. • International transcripts evaluation by WES or Josef Silny required • TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, or via UCFs ELI for international students from non-English speaking countries • Screening Process for International Students delays admission process weeks or, sometimes, a month or two • Essay: 1.5 pages at most including why do you want to obtain the degree and what will it make you capable of that you can’t do with your current knowledge/credentials • 3 Letters of reference
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CS MS Admission Requirements
• A strong undergraduate background in Computer Science or closely related areas (e.g. Software Engineering, IT, Computer and Electrical Engineering) • 3.0 GPA • GRE: No minimum, but preferably Q:160, V:150 or above • TOEFL 80/IELTS 7 (only for international students) • Lacking the background, • a prospective applicant can take the following prerequisite courses as non-degree seeking and scoring “B” or better in all of these course: • EEL 4768C Computer Architecture • COP 4020 Programming Languages I • COP 4600 Operating Systems • COT 4210 Discrete Computational Structures • and/or related industry experience.
CECE MS Admission Requirements
• 3.0 GPA – can submit 2 applicants with < 3.0 per program (domestic only) • 3.0 GPA – absolute for international applicants • No GRE required for admission; for some fellowships but mostly those are for PhD students • Spring 2024 Admission: GRE will be required and the WES evaluation will not be required. • International transcripts evaluation by WES or Josef Silny required • TOEFL 80, IELTS 6.5, or via UCFs ELI for international students from non-English speaking countries College of Engineering and Computer Science MS Admission • Essay: 1.5 pages at most including why do you want to obtain the degree and what will it make you capable of that you can’t do with your current knowledge/credentials • 3 Letters of reference
ECE MS Admission Requirements
• Hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Computer Engineering (BS-CpE) with 3.0 or Greater GPA • Two Letters of Recommendation • No GRE is required • Résumé • A Statement of Educational, Research, & Professional Career Objectives
Industrial MS Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field with GPA of 3.0 or greater • Mathematics through Calculus II (MAC 2312 or equivalent) • An undergraduate course in engineering probability and statistics • Familiarity with at least one programming language (such as Python, C, C++, Visual BASIC, Java, etc.) • Official transcripts • Two letters of recommendations • Resume • Goal Statement
Materials Science MS Admission Requirements
• Earned a bachelor’s degree • Earned a 3.0 GPA or better in all work attempted while registered as an undergraduate student • Application form • Official Transcript • Resume • Personal statement • Recommendation letters
Computer Vision MS Admission Requirements
• General UCF graduate application requirements • For admission, a 3.0 GPA and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Mathematics is desirable but not required. Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in Computer Science must demonstrate an understanding of the material covered in the following undergraduate courses, by either taking these courses or by being tested on the material. 1. EEL 4768C Computer Architecture 2. COP 4020 Programming Languages I 3. COP 4600 Operating Systems 4. COT 4210 Discrete Computational Structures • Applicants who lack background in the above courses may show knowledge in the following: 1. CAP 4453 Intro to Robot Vision 2. COP 3503C Computer Science II 3. MAS 3105 Matrix Algebra (also need Calculus 1 and 2) 4. STA 4163 Statistical Methods I
Cyber Security MS Admission Requirements
• An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a field related to cyber security, or have taken several basic computer or cyber security courses in Bachelor study, or have obtained one or two cyber security related professional certificates. • A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in all work attempted as an undergraduate student or in the last 60 attempted hours for the Bachelor's degree. • A personal statement (essay) not exceeding 500 words describing the applicant's academic and professional experiences and goals. • One letter of recommendation assessing the applicant's potential to do master's-level work. • Résumé. • GRE is NOT required.
Digital Forensics MS Admission Requirements
• An earned Bachelor's degree from an accredited university. • A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) in all work attempted as an undergraduate student or in the last 60 attempted hours for the Bachelor's degree, or, a graduate degree or professional degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited US institution in a field related to digital forensics • A personal statement (essay) not exceeding 500 words describing the applicant's academic and professional experiences and goals. • One letter of recommendation assessing the applicant's potential to do master's-level work. • Résumé.
Modeling and Sim MS Admission Requirements
• The GRE is not required for admission to this program. • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae • Goal statement: The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous academic, research, and/or teaching experience. • Two letters of recommendation: The letters of recommendation should: 1. Address the educational and career goals of the applicant. 2. Clearly address the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level study and research. 3. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Modeling and Sim PhD Admission Requirements
• A competitive score on the GRE, taken within the past five years. • Résumé or Curriculum Vitae • Goal statement: The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous academic, research, and/or teaching experience. • Three letters of recommendation: The letters of recommendation should: 1. Address the educational and career goals of the applicant. 2. Clearly address the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level study and research. 3. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Trasportation Engineering Admission Requirements
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
  • One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
  • A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or another closely related engineering degree.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
The GRE is not required, however, taking the GRE is highly recommended for students wishing to pursue a thesis. In order to be considered for any fellowships, a GRE score is required. 

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.

Healthcare Systems Engineering Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field with GPA of 3.0 or greater
  • Mathematics through Calculus II (MAC 2312 or equivalent)
  • An undergraduate course in engineering probability and statistics
  • Familiarity with at least one programming language (such as Python, C, C++, Visual BASIC, Java, etc.)
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendations
  • Resume
  • Goal Statement

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.


Computer Forensics Admission Requirements

Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Admission to the program is competitive on a space-available basis. Final admission is based on evaluation of the applicant's abilities, past performance and the applicant's potential for completing the certificate.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.

Project Engineering Admission Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Quality Assurance Admission Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Systems Engineering Admission Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

  • In addition, applicants to this certificate must provide: Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc only.
Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.

For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Mixed Reality Engineering Admission Requirements
Admission is open to those with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution recognized by UCF with a minimum GPA of 3.0. An application to the graduate certificate program and official transcripts must be submitted. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.

In addition, applicants to this certificate must provide:

  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
  • Applications are accepted for the fall and spring terms only.
For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Guidance Control and Dynamics Admission Requirements
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
  • One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline with a minimum GPA 3.0
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
For international students interested in UCF Global Pathway Program (immersive English-language learning), please contact Dr. Ali P. Gordon for guidance.
Travel Technology and Analytics Admission Requirements
  • The GRE/GMAT is not required
  • A goal statement. This is your opportunity to outline in 500 words why you wish to join the program, what you think you will contribute to the program, and how you feel the program will enhance you both personally and professionally in the future.
  • Updated résumé.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
  • A computer-based TOEFL score of 220 or 80 on the internet-based TOEFL is required if an applicant is from a country where English is not the official language, or if an applicant’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, or if an applicant did not earn a degree in a country where English is the official language or a university where English is the official language of instruction. Although we prefer the TOEFL, we will accept IELTS scores of 6.5.
Systems Engineering Admission Requirements
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • Resume or Curriculum Vita
  • Goal statement
    • The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of an MSSE. Future educational and career goals after the completion of the applicant’s master study should be discussed.
    • If the applicant is interested in completing a Master thesis, then the applicant must clearly describe the particular area of research interest. The applicant should identify at least one UCF faculty member who shares a similar research focus and is believed to be best suited to serve as a potential thesis advisor. 
    • The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
  • Two letters of recommendation
    • The letters of recommendation should be from faculty members, university administrators, and employers with a supervisory role of the applicant. The letters, which must be current to the application and must not be for another degree program, should address the educational and career goals of the applicant. The letter writers should also know the applicant well enough to discuss the applicant’s capacity to perform, excel and succeed in a graduate program. Letters for Master’s thesis students must discuss the applicant’s ability to perform graduate-level research.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Data Analytics Admission Requirements
    • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
    • Résumé.
    • 2 Letters of recommendation
    • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.

An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Information Technology, or Computer Engineering is desirable but not required. Applicants without a strong undergraduate background in Computer Science and Statistics must demonstrate an understanding of the material covered in upper-division undergraduate courses listed under the Articulation Section of the Curriculum Information. Applicants may choose to demonstrate their knowledge of these courses by taking these courses as non-degree seeking and scoring “B” or better in all of them.

Biomedical Engineering Admission Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Aerospace Engineering Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
Mechanical Engineering Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
  • Résumé.
  • Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
  • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only
Biomedical Engineering PhD Admission Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
  • Official, competitive GRE score taken within the last five years.
  • Résumé.
  • A written statement of experience and research, areas of current and future potential research interests, and future career goals.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
Master in FinTech Admission Requirements
• General UCF graduate application requirements • For admission, a minimum 3.0 GPA and a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Natural Sciences is required. • A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience is also required for MS in Fintech Online. • Official Trancript(s) • Goal statement of 500 words or less • Current Resume
Masters in Engineering Management Admission Requirements
• General UCF graduate application requirements • One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended • Résumé or Curriculum Vita • Goal statement • Two letters of recommendation • Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
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