Graduate Study
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UTA offers master's and Ph.D. degrees, along with outstanding internships and job opportunities in America's second-most influential technology center.
The department is recognized for its research and teaching excellence. In recent years, the department has averaged about $3 million annually in new research funding.
Graduate students can choose for their focus of study from among the leading areas of computer science and engineering, including artificial intelligence, databases, networks and wireless computing, graphics, image processing and multimedia, pervasive computing, systems and software engineering, bioinformatics and other areas. The department has 14 research centers and labs operated under the supervision of its internationally recognized research faculty.
Ph.D. students pursue research in a collegial atmosphere with faculty and other researchers. Generous financial aid is available to Ph.D. students, including research and teaching assistantships.
Master's students also conduct research and are eligible for financial aid, including assistantship positions. Master's students can choose between a thesis or non-thesis track.
We offer evening classes, so you also can earn a higher degree while working full time. With a degree from our graduate program, you'll be positioned to achieve your goals and the career you want.
If you are interested in applying, go to our Admissions page. Do not email the advisors directly to apply.
Advising
Graduate Advisors
Dr. Bahram Khalili
Email: khalili@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-5407
Location: ERB 629
Advising Hours: not available for summer
Mr. Mike O'Dell
Email: odell@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-3988
Location: ERB 631
Advising Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30—3:00; no appointment necessary
Dr. Ramez Elmasri
Email: elmasri@uta.edu
Phone: 817-272-2348
Location: ERB 654
Advising Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:30—12:45; no appointment necessary
Dr. Leonidas Fegaras
Email: fegaras@uta.edu
Location: ERB 653
Advising Hours: not available for summer
Graduate Degree Information
- Office of Graduate Studies recruiting database (use this to request information from the Graduate School)
- Masters Program Guide
- Doctoral Program Guide
- FAQ: Prospective Students
- FAQ: Current Students
- Enhanced Graduate Teaching Assistant, EGTA, for PhD and PhD fast-track candidates
- New Evening MS Degree Scheduling for DFW Professionals!
- Graduate Catalog
Courses & Schedules
- Graduate Course Descriptions
- Graduate Course Plans
- UTA Course Schedules
- UTA Online Course Registration
- Final Exam Schedule
- UTA Academic Calendar
PhD Candidate Checklist
- PhD Checklist
- PhD Annual Status Report (.DOC, .PDF)
- Application for PhD Committee Formalization (.DOC, .PDF)
Other Forms
- Masters Non-Thesis Course Template
- Masters Thesis Course Template
- Thesis Format Documents (Grad School)
- Transfer Credit
- CSE 5393 Directed Study (Thesis only)
- What do I need to do to graduate this semester?
- Graduate Survey (to be completed by Non-Thesis Masters students in their final semester)
Virtual Graduate School Advisor
- Other forms available at the Graduate School website.


