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THE FIU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & COMPUTING is

South Florida’s leading engineering education resource. The college offers a complete range of fully accredited engineering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in cybersecurity, internet of things, construction management and computing and information sciences as well as biomedical, civil and environmental, electrical and computer, and mechanical and materials engineering. With $82M of external funding, research is an integral part of the college’s mission and its success. The college is the largest producer of Hispanic engineers, and one of the top producers of African American engineers and females with doctoral degrees in engineering among public institutions.

Florida International University is a vibrant, student-centered public research university, located in South Florida.

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TOP 5O

College of Engineering and Computing

(Public Research University):

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38

Best Online Master’s in Engineering Program U.S. News & World Report

College of Engineering & Computing

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41

Electrical Engineering U.S. News & World Report Global Ranking

#

44

Computer Science QS World University Rankings

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38

Environmental Science and Engineering Academic Ranking of World Universities

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1

Graduating Minorities American Society for Engineering Association

9,100+

students enrolled

2,100+

graduates in AY2024

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1

University in the U.S. for Social Mobility U.S. News & World Report

$

82M

in research funding

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WHERE innovation MEETS IMPACT State-of-the-Art Research Facilities Empower Innovation at the College of Engineering & Computing

WALL OF WIND (WOW)

The Wall of Wind is dedicated to researching extreme weather, testing future climate scenarios – particularly for Category 5 storms – through simulations. The large-scale hurricane simulator utilizes a 12-fan, 8,400-horsepower system capable of generating 157 mph wind speeds with rain intrusion. This research analyzes the potential damage levels and devastation caused by extreme hurricane winds.

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RESEARCH FACILITIES

THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING

FIU is expanding its College of Engineering and Computing with a 125,000 square-foot, six-story building that will house makerspace labs, active learning classrooms and research laboratories at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. The new multidisciplinary facility is designed to better prepare the next generation of engineering and computing professionals as part of an effort to help graduate more engineers and expand innovation in Miami and throughout the state. The LEED Certified Gold building will feature 20,000 square feet of interactive research and teaching space with best-in-class computing and prototyping equipment for advancements in the fields of cybersecurity, nanotechnology drug delivery and environmental resilience.

SOLAR RESEARCH FACILITY

The Solar Research Facility is the only solar research facility of its kind that FPL has installed at a Florida university. The 1.4-megawatt solar array is comprised of more than 4,400 solar panels on canopy-like structures that provide clean electricity to FPL’s grid and shade for about 400 parking spaces. The unique solar array incorporates a 24-foot by 12-foot FIU logo that is visible from high above.

Learn more about our research facilities.

Engineering faculty and students from the Energy, Power & Sustainability (EPS) program at FIU will use the installation to conduct important research that will help FPL advance solar energy in the state.

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SHAPING THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERING FIU is the largest Hispanic serving educational institution in the continental United States and is one of the nation’s leading producers of scientists and engineers from underrepresented groups.

The College of Engineering & Computing has become a breeding ground for cross-disciplinary, cutting-edge research in the following areas: ENVIRONMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE

Resilience & Infrastructure

Restore and Improve Urban Infrastructure, Enhance Mobility and Safety of Built Environments, Structural & Wind Engineering Against Extreme Events, Structural and Corrosion Engineering, Concrete Technology, Construction Technology, Simulation & Modeling, Safety, Vibration, Impact, Reliability, Load Distribution, and Fatigue Damage Analyses, Construction Quality Assessment and Control, Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure Systems, Pavement Engineering

Smart Cities & Smart Grids

Restoring and Improving Urban Infrastructure, Disaster Management Tools, Integration of Computer and Modeling Data and Remote Sensing Data, Storm Surge Simulation, Meteorological, Topographical, Real-Time Road Data, Structural & Wind Engineering Against Extreme Events, Smart Grid Security Threat Analyses, Security Aware Power System Design, Cybersecurity Solutions for Energy Systems

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION

Artificial Intelligence & Big Data

New Machine Learning and Language Processing, Expert Systems, Automated Reasoning, Intelligent Tutoring Systems, Neural Networks, Cognitive science, with emphasis on the philosophical, psychological and linguistic underpinnings of artificial intelligence, Design of Intelligent Virtual Agents, Social Media Analytics, Volume/Velocity/Variety Studies, Machine Learning Algorithms, System and Cloud Analytics, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Data Visualization and Virtual Reality, Large Scale Data Storage Systems, Architecture and Framework

Cybersecurity

Wireless Network Encryption, Cloud Computing, Security of Critical Infrastructure Networks, Security of Wearables, Internet of Things, Mobile Malware, Mobile Authentication, Social Media Validation, Fraud and Malware Detection in Social Networks, Cryptocurrencies & Smart Home Security

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HIGHLIGHTED RESEARCH AREAS

Learn more about our research areas.

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (CONT.)

Robotics, Automation & Manufacturing

Robotic inspection, sampling and surveying, Robotics technology for waste site operations, Mechatronic design of robotic and automation systems, Biomedical use of robotics, Development of modular architectures, 3D printing, packaging, High-precision quality fabrication, Bulk metallic glass manufacturing and characterization

Telecommunications & Wireless Revolution

5G and Beyond, Antenna Design, Augmented Connectivity, Computational Electromagnetics, Internet of Things, Millimeter Waves and TeraHertz, Novel Materials for Sensing and Communication, Reconfigurable Devices and Systems, RF and Wireless Communications, RFID Tags, RF Materials and Packaging, Secure Cyberspace, Secure and High Data Rate Communications, Sensors and Sensing for Medical Applications, Tetherless Communications, Wearable and Textile Antennas

Materials & Nanofabrication

Bio and Chemical Sensors, Computational Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Device and Sensor Fabrication, Electronic Materials and Ceramics, Failure Analysis Research, Materials Characterization and Process Development, Nanostructured Materials, Nanostructure Synthesis, Novel Materials for Reconfigurable Materials, Plasmonics, Thermal, Fluid, Energy Studies

HEALTH Health and Wellbeing

Biomedical devices for neuron mapping, clinical diagnosis, Point-ofCare Testing (POCT), drug screening and delivery, Neurotechnology, Nanotechnology, next generation of biosensors, lab-on-chip, micro/nano electrodes, Cell and Tissue Engineering, Technobiology & Nanomedicine, Cross-disciplinary research on bioengineering, neuroscience and rehabilitation, Functional Brain Mapping and Reserve-Engineering the Brain, Diabetic Wound Monitoring, Virtual Health Agents for Patientcentered Health Interventions

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Visit Us! The College of Engineering & Computing (CEC) is in Miami. FIU Engineering is a world-class research facility just a two-mile shuttle ride north of FIU’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus. A part of MMC, this 25,000-square-foot center is home to nearly all our engineering courses.

At CEC, our 25 state-of-the-art research facilities—including research centers, institutes, and laboratories—lead the nation in revolutionary engineering research. From construction and medical technology to cybersecurity, CEC stands out with groundbreaking research and the landmark Wall of Wind. Whether learning, researching, or relaxing, CEC is a haven for engineers.

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DEGREE PROGRAMS

Explore your

POSSIBILITIES AT FIU Graduate Degree Programs • MS/PhD Biomedical Engineering • MS/PhD Civil Engineering • MS Computer Engineering • MS/PhD Computer Science • MS Construction Management* • MS Cybersecurity • MS Data Science & Artificial Intelligence • PhD Electrical & Computer Engineering • MS Electrical Engineering • MS Engineering Management* • PhD Engineering and Computing Education • MS Environmental Engineering • MS Information Technology • MS Internet of Things (IoT) • MS Logistic Engineering • MS/PhD Materials Science & Engineering • MS/PhD Mechanical Engineering • MS Telecommunications & Networking *Available Online

Learn more about our programs.

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START YOUR

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TODAY!

Graduate School Application Process We at FIU are thrilled you want to join our Panther family and pursue your graduate degree with us. Each program has a graduate program director (GPD) and in most cases, a committee of faculty members makes the decision on your admission.

This means decisions take longer, especially if the program pools all applicants and makes all the decisions at once. It also means that each program has its individual requirements and deadlines. You are strongly encouraged to visit your program’s website and contact the GPD to receive the most current information.

Graduate Student Admission Checklist General Requirements The Online Graduate Application can be found by visiting admissions.fiu.edu Application fee Official University/College transcripts from all institutions previously attended in a sealed envelope. If you graduated from FIU, you do not need to request transcripts GPA refer to graduate catalog for the respective program Additional Requirements – For International Applicants Bank and Sponsor Letter Declaration and Certification of Finances (DCF) F-1 Transfer Form (if currently enrolled at a U.S. institution) Copy of Passport English Language Proficiency Test results TOEFL (550 paper-based, 80 internet-based), IELTS (6.5) or Duolingo (110) Official evaluation and translations of University/College transcripts by NACES member evaluation service Departmental Requirements Letter of Intent/Statement of Purpose Resume/CV Letters of Recommendation

Additional information on application process.

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APPLICATION DEADLINES

Entry Term

Master’s and Graduate Certificate Program

Doctoral

Fall (starts in August)

June 1

February 15

Spring (starts in January)

October 1

August 1

Summer (starts in May)

March 1

December 1

* Individual graduate program deadlines may be earlier than official university deadlines.

Mailing Information Florida International University Graduate Admissions P.O. Box 659004 Miami, FL 33265-9004 * Please note documents submitted to FIU become property of FIU and will not be returned.

Start your application today!

Graduate Funding Opportunities As a graduate student at FIU, you have access to a number of tools and resources that enable you to pursue both internal and external options for funding your graduate studies.

The list of resources included below, while not exhaustive, provides you with a snapshot of our fellowship programs. We encourage you to review these options and to avail yourself of additional funding resources, such as financial aid and graduate assistantships, which are listed below.

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Graduate Assistantships Fellowships Scholarships External Funding Financial Aid (onestop.fiu.edu/finances/) Office of Scholarships and Fellowships

Discover more about our funding opportunities.

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Graduate Education Admissions & Recruitment

Graduate Education, Admissions & Recruitment College of Engineering & Computing Florida International University 10555 W Flagler St., EC 2429 Miami, FL 33174

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Phone: 305-348-1890 Email: grad_eng@fiu.edu For general information, visit cec.fiu.edu/