Computer Science (Ph.D.)
“As a graduate student at UL Lafayette, I have had the privilege of being part of a dynamic and collaborative research environment. UL Lafayette is well-known for its research, and this is evident in the numerous opportunities available to graduate students like me.”
Both the Ph.D. in computer engineering and the Ph.D. in computer science programs are offered through the research-intensive Center for Advanced Computer Studies (CACS). CACS makes its research laboratories and equipment available to students and maintains close working relationships with several research centers like the Center for Business and Information Technology (CBIT), Louisiana Immersive Technologies Enterprise (LITE), and UL NASA Regional Application Center (RAC).
Requirements for either doctoral program include coursework divided into four phrases: breadth, depth, dissertation proposal, and dissertation execution and completion. All Ph.D. in computer science or computer engineering students are required to pass comprehensive exams and take courses in architecture, software, theory, and applications.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science is designed for persons who seek faculty positions in colleges and universities or who desire senior designer research, or development positions in industry, government, or universities. Several areas of emphasis are available.
Students with strong academic backgrounds in computer science and mathematics are encouraged to apply. A master's degree in computer science or a related field is preferred although a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is accepted.
We have top-notch faculty and conduct cutting-edge research in:
artificial intelligence,
cloud computing,
computer and network security,
data analytics and visualization,
embedded systems,
graphics and human-computer interaction,
knowledge and information systems,
operating systems,
programming languages and analysis, and
wireless communications.
Computer Science at UL Lafayette
Silicon Bayou
Live and learn in a city with an established and expanding technology industry.
Internships
We’re ranked in the NSF’s top 60 for research and development expenditures. Lafayette is home to multiple high-tech companies that have partnered with the University, offering excellent internship opportunities for our master’s in computer science students.
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As a UL Lafayette graduate student, you are automatically enrolled as a member of the Graduate Student Organization (GSO). The GSO plays a pivotal role in representing the needs and concerns of its members to the University administration. The GSO has departmental representatives and a group of student officers that meet regularly to address pressing issues affecting graduate students as well as actively participate in influential University bodies. The GSO is in charge of allocating student-assessed fees and the organization offers funding opportunities for graduate students.
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