MEng in Computer Engineering

You will need to upload unofficial copies of your transcripts from each institution for the review process. If your social security number or National ID is listed on your unofficial transcript, please mark out the number prior to uploading your unofficial transcript(s).

If possible, letters of references should be written by faculty at a university previously attended. Letters of reference from Computer Science faculty are preferred, but references from employers are welcome. References should pay particular attention to academic achievements and evidence of independent, creative problem solving.

Provide a 1–2 page personal statement or statement of purpose. Ideally, your statement will address one or more of the below prompts. We suggest addressing only one or a few of these prompts in detail rather than trying to address them all superficially. Was there a singular experience that solidified your motivation and commitment to pursuing a graduate degree? If so, please tell us about it. If not, explain how you arrived at your decision to pursue graduate school. Two of the Core Values at the UVA School of Engineering are “Educating Engineering Leaders” and “Excellence Through Diversity”. If you have leadership experience promoting diversity in STEM or have the potential to add a unique perspective to our program, please share. What accomplishment are you most proud of? What challenges did you have to overcome to achieve success in reaching that accomplishment? Is there something that you believe provides the strongest evidence for your readiness to pursue graduate studies? If yes, please expand. Speculate on how you think your readiness might align with a specific advising or mentorship style: hands-on vs. hands-off, individual vs. team-based, etc. Describe the themes that summarize your general research interests and how they relate to our program. If these themes align with prior research experience, explain why you want to continue on with them. If the themes are different, explain your rationale for the change. In what ways do you hope or expect to grow during your time as a graduate student? Comment on what a successful graduate outcome looks like to you if you have such an idea operationally in mind. To what extent do you have a sense of how graduate school fits into your longer-term career plans?

Please upload your resume or CV.