Our admissions policy is highly selective. We are looking for highly motivated, independent students, with excellent technical and communication skills. We welcome applications from students holding a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Students that hold degrees in fields other than computer science, but have some computer science background are encouraged to apply. Applicants must provide a transcript of grades from all prior degrees, three letters of recommendation, and GRE scores. For applicants whose first language is not English, the TOEFL score is required and the TSE score is recommended.

The Computer Science and Engineering program emphasizes research of the highest technical quality that also serves to improve the quality of life. Our research areas include algorithms and theory; artificial intelligence, human-machine interaction, and robotics; bioinformatics, computational biology, and human health; biometrics and computer vision; complex networks, data mining, and machine learning; computer architecture and nanotechnology; high performance and scientific computing; security and cryptography; software engineering and software systems; wireless, mobile, and embedded systems.

We offer two graduate programs:

The Ph.D. program is focused on research and leads to a research career in the academy, industry, or government. Students in the Ph.D. program are generally supported as a research or teaching assistants, take classes part-time, and focus on research under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The Ph.D. degree can be completed in three to five years, and is open to students with either a B.S. or M.S. degree.

The M.S. program is focused on coursework and results in advanced technical competency in a focused area of computer science. Students in the M.S. program pay tuition, take courses full-time on campus, and complete a two-semester project or thesis. The M.S. degree can be completed in four semesters and is open to students with a B.S. degree.