“For decades, the senior certificate program has been one of UF CISE’s most impactful programs in opening up windows of opportunities, as routinely reported by participating students.”
– Juan Gilbert, Andrew Banks Family Preeminence Endowed Professor
Synopsis and Highlights
- One semester certificate program for undergraduates in their senior (final) year at other universities including international universities
- Certificate Program only occurs during the Spring semester
- Requires presence at University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
- Certificate students attend courses and are assessed alongside UF students
- With approval of student’s home university, certificate credits may be counted toward undergraduate degree completion requirements at the home university
- International experience at a major US university
- Improved chances of admission into UF master’s programs
- Certificate credits may transfer into our master’s program
- Certificate credits cost less than half as much as master’s credits
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
- Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in Computer Science/Engineering
- Current GPA of B or better
- Demonstrated English communication skills (TOEFL or TSE required of students from non-exempt countries)
- International certificate students must meet lawful visa and entry requirements similar to other international students at UF
Home University Policy
- It is the student’s responsibility to negotiate with their home university officials how UF senior certificate credits may count toward their degree requirements.
Program Details
- 12 credits of approved CISE courses
- Select from available undergraduate or graduate level CISE courses
- Typically, a certificate student takes 3 undergraduate and 9 graduate credits
- Must receive C or better on each course
Entrance to Master’s Program
Master’s admission guaranteed if:
- B or better cumulative GPA in junior and senior years in home university and
- B or better GPA in certificate program; no grade below C and
- Minimum acceptable score on TOEFL: 80
To avoid admission delay, take TOEFL before starting the certificate.
Transferring Credits
- Certificate students who are admitted to the master’s program in CISE can transfer the graduate courses taken in the certificate program in which they received a grade of B or better.
Certificate Program Statistics
- Operational since 2009
- Routine cohorts from 10 recognized international universities
Resources
Contact
Kristina Sapp (klsapp@ufl.edu) for more information.