Overview

Highlights

The Computer Engineering program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is structured to emphasize the broad areas of computer architecture and hardware design; computer systems and applications software; and distributed and real-time computer systems. Sub-specialties include microprocessor design, hardware-software integration, high-performance computing, VLSI design, machine learning and deep learning algorithms, computer networks, computer vision, hardware security, mobile and edge computing, and others.

Active research areas in computer engineering include: embedded systems, robotics, computer architecture, hardware/software co-design, real-time systems, reconfigurable and high performance computing, VLSI design, Big Data, mobile and edge computing, computer networks, Internet of Things, cyber-physical systems, digital signal and image processing, deep learning and machine learning algorithms, computer vision, hardware security, low-power electronics, operation and control of the Smart Grid, and others. A full range of state-of-the-art laboratories is available, enabling faculty and students to conduct research at the cutting edge of technology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Embedded Systems

Computer Architecture

Data Communications and Networking

Applied Computer Graphics

Digital Signal Processing

VLSI Systems Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 913 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

An earned undergraduate degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering or a closely related field of engineering or sciences

Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Additional academic credentials, such as other attempted post-baccalaureate studies undertaken, if applicable, may also be submitted

For international applicants from non-English speaking countries, a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 220 (computer-based), 557 (paper-based), or 83 (internet-based) must be obtained. Other official English proficiency tests such as MELAB and IELTS may also be acceptable, as stated in the Graduate School’s admissions section.

Admission is based on the overall background, motivation, and potential, as determined by the department

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

20627 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20627 USD / year

≈ 20627 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4841 USD / year

≈ 4841 USD / year

Living costs

Charlotte

United States

1133 - 2060 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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