PhD in Computer Engineering (PhD)

The application deadline for the Sep 2026 intake is Jan 15, 2027, and the tuition fee is 30,702 USD per year.

This program is a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering. It requires a minimum of 90 total credit hours, with 30 hours in graded graduate-level courses and 60 hours in research.

Study areas include Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Data Science, Environmental Engineering, Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology.

Minimum GPA of 3.5 is required.

The programme totals about 90 credit hours. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 57% of applicants.

Virginia Tech's main campus is in Blacksburg, Virginia, with 2,600 acres, 221 buildings, and an airport. Students live and learn in a residential setting supported by health and wellness programs, hundreds of student organizations and clubs, dining, and opportunities for leadership, innovation, and service. Facilities and programs extend across Virginia and around the globe, including a strong presence in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area. An adjacent corporate research center adds to the university's connections beyond campus. The campus is part of a land-grant mission shaped by connections with higher education, industry, and government across the Commonwealth.

Academic options span certifications through doctoral degrees. Virginia Tech has nine colleges and a graduate school, with more than 110 undergraduate majors and more than 120 master's and doctoral degree programs. Students can build depth in a discipline while developing communication, critical-thinking, design-thinking, teamwork, and analysis skills. Real-world experiences form part of the learning environment, while research, scholarship, and creative activity are supported through Virginia Tech Global Distinction. The university's motto, Ut Prosim, meaning "That I May Serve," connects study with personal, professional, and civic service. The community uses "Hokie" as its identity, and international applicants can find dedicated information for first-year and transfer admission. Transfer applicants with 12 or more post-high-school credit hours apply through the Common App. The admissions process includes requirements and checklists, with an Applicant Portal for first-year and transfer applicants.