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PhD (Doctoral) Admissions Overview

Our research-intensive program cultivates the next generation of leaders in academia and industry. Electrical Engineering doctoral students work alongside faculty, fellow students, and researchers who are leaders in their disciplines.  

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• A master's degree is not required prior to applying to the PhD program in Electrical Engineering. • Applications are reviewed on an annual basis for autumn quarter start only. • December 7, 2023 is the application deadline for Autumn 2024-2025. • Typical completion time for the PhD degree is 5-7 years. • All PhD students who maintain satisfactory academic progress receive full financial support for the duration of the doctoral program.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars

The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program is designed to build an interdisciplinary community of Stanford graduate students dedicated to finding creative solutions to the world's greatest challenges. The program awards up to 100 high-achieving students every year with full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford, including the M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. To be considered, you must apply to Knight-Hennessy Scholars and separately apply to the Electrical Engineering department.

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Electrical Engineering Ph.D.

Design and build the next generation of new component and device technologies.

UND's Ph.D. in electrical engineering offers a customizable curriculum. You'll develop the expertise to research and design a variety of electrical-based technologies and advances. And, for those seeking a career in higher education, the electrical engineering doctoral program provides a clear path.

Why earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering?

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From wireless devices, to electronic security, the smart grid and embedded systems, the future will be powered by electrical engineering. Those with the highest expertise will impact everything from the next generation of computing platforms, to the circuits that power a myriad of devices, as well as future innovations.

With the UND doctoral program in electrical engineering, you'll benefit from a curriculum that advances your electrical engineering education to the highest level, with opportunities to:

• Customize the curriculum, research and training to meet your strongest interests and professional career goals.
• Engage in both traditional engineering and complementary multidisciplinary studies.
• Experience strong interaction between fellow engineering students, and high-quality research to advance teamwork skills to the highest level.
• Gain advanced research expertise with the skills and knowledge to identify needs, define context and execute on applications.

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Learn the advanced skills and knowledge needed to invent and develop the next generation of powered components, computer platforms and devices.

Gain a deep expertise in electrical engineering, along with a breadth of knowledge in related areas, such as computers, aerospace or biomedical, to achieve your goals and objectives.

Develop a strong research methodology and apply it to a specific engineering problem, as directed by an adviser.

Be well-prepared for advanced professional practice, teaching or a career in research and creative activities.

Enhance your professional skills at 60+ free workshops offered through the UND School of Graduate Studies. Our goal is to provide you with the workforce skills and job search strategies to succeed.

Study at a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.

What can you do with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering?

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Electrical engineers comprise the second largest branch of the U.S. engineering community (behind software engineers). For many top companies, electrical engineers with the highest education are in high demand. A Ph.D. in electrical engineering from UND can put you in a good position to be considered by some of today's global leaders, or a teaching position in a higher learning institution.

Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Jobs

UND electrical engineering Ph.D. graduates can expect a broad range of opportunities, including senior-level management or consulting. A very small sampling includes:

• Senior research engineer
• Senior electronics design engineer
• Senior electrical engineer
• Senior process engineer
• Senior systems engineer
• College professor or researcher

Careers with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering alumni can expect a range of opportunities in electrical engineering, and many have recently gone onto careers in top regional and global engineering firms like:

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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Courses

EE 434. Microwave Engineering. 3 Credits.

Review of transmission lines and plane waves, analysis of microwave networks and components using scattering matrices, analysis of periodic structures, transmission and cavity type filters, high frequency effects, microwave oscillators, amplifiers, and microwave measurement techniques. Prerequisite: EE 409 or consent of instructor. On demand.

EE 411. Communications Engineering. 3 Credits.

Mathematical definition of random and deterministic signals and a study of various modulation systems. Prerequisite: EE 314 . On demand.

EE 428. Robotics Fundamentals. 3 Credits.

Fundamentals of robotic systems: modeling, analysis, design, planning, and control. The project provides hands-on experience with robotic systems. Prerequisite: MATH 266 or consent of instructor. On demand.

EE 430. Introduction to Antenna Engineering. 3 Credits.

Review of vector analysis and Maxwell's equations, wave propagation in unbounded regions, reflection and refraction of waves, fundamental antenna concepts, wire-and aperture-type antennas, wave and antenna polarization, antenna measurements, and computer-aided analysis. Prerequisite: EE 409 or consent of instructor. On demand.

EE 456. Digital Image Processing. 3 Credits.

Digital image retrieval, modification, enhancement, restoration, and storage. Image transformation and computer vision. The associated laboratory provides hands-on experiences. Prerequisite: EE 304 and EE 314 . On demand.

EE 550. Biomedical Instrumentation. 3 Credits.

Introduction to circuits and systems that allow electrical technology to interface with biological systems. Prerequisite: EE 314 , EE 316 and EE 421 , or consent of instructor.

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UND is regarded as one of the top academic and research institutions in the nation for engineering. Our doctorate in mechanical engineering consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.

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Online Electrical Engineering Ph.D. Courses

UND’s online engineering courses mirror those offered on campus. As an online doctoral student, you’ll follow the same curriculum, watch the same lectures and have the same deadlines for completing lessons and exams as a student on campus. Depending on the professor you may:

• Access course materials, assignments and recorded lectures in a flexible asychnrous format allowing you to attend class on your own time.
• Communicate with engineering faculty and classmates.
• Use UND’s student support services such as online tutoring, digital library, tech support and advising services.
• Take supervised (proctored) exams using ProctorU.

Research and Residency Requirements

The Ph.D. program in electrical engineering provides an opportunity for sustained and concentrated intellectual efforts. In both campus and distance delivery modes, the electrical engineering faculty advisor and advisory committee members must maintain regular interactions with the Ph.D. student.

Online students can meet the residency requirement by demonstrating their research activities are coordinated with their advisor and advisory committee and are being performed in an environment that provides meaningful intellectual interactions on a regular basis. This may be provided through their place of employment, through interactions with a national lab or other recognized research facility/university, by interfacing with a private or public industry, hospital, or other similar venue. The student will be responsible for including the nature of their interactions as a part of their research plan for approval as meeting residency requirements.

Campus Visit

For students completing the Ph.D. program by online delivery, a minimum of three campus visits are required and you'll need to make a presentation during each visit. One of these presentations can be the oral presentation for the qualifying exam. Additionally, a Ph.D. candidate should be present for the Ph.D. dissertation defense.

Top-Tier Online Electrical Engineering Ph.D.

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs. No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

• Same degree:  All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) . Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
• Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
• Real interaction:  You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
• Your own academic advisor:  As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
• Free online tutoring:  We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
• Unlimited academic coaching:  Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
• Full online access:  Dig into virtual research from the Chester Fritz Library. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
• 24/7 technical support:  UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
• Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

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Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

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The PhD program in Electrical Engineering aims to teach students to develop efficient systems that contribute to business, safety, health, and entertainment.

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Northeastern’s PhD program in Electrical Engineering offers the opportunity to pursue cutting-edge research in the following areas: Signal and image processing; biomedical signal processing and brain-computer interface; pattern recognition; adaptive signal processing; wireless and underwater communications; information theory and coding; robust and distributed control; optics, photonics, acoustics, and magnetics sensors; radio frequency chip design; digital and mixed-signal integrated circuits; low-power very-large-scale integration; modeling and analysis of large scale power grids during normal operation and under faults; dc-dc converters, inverters, rectifiers, and ac-ac converters; as well as modulation techniques used in power electronics.

The PhD in Electrical Engineering is completely research-based with minimal and flexible course requirements which can be pursued as full-time or part-time. The exact nature of the program of study will vary among candidates depending on the dissertation subject area and the candidate’s preparation. The program will include one minor area of study in an area other than that in which the candidate is concentrating. The minor area may be in another discipline within electrical and computer engineering or the minor area may be in another relevant technical or scientific discipline. Applicants can enter the PhD program with either a BS or an MS degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.

PhD in Electrical Engineering students also select their concentration from the following four areas.

• Communications, Control, and Signal Processing
• Electromagnetics, Plasma, and Optics
• Microsystems, Materials, and Devices
• Power Systems

The ECE department offers a variety of graduate courses giving students the flexibility in planning their course requirements according to their research requirements and personal interests. Many graduate courses are offered in two sections; in-class and streaming video. Part-time students and full-time students who have schedule conflicts can register in the streaming video sections.

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• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
• An ability to explain and apply engineering design principles, as appropriate to the program’s educational objectives.
• An ability to produce solutions that meet specified end-user needs.
• An ability to apply analytical, numerical, and/or experimental methods to analyze and design complex engineering systems, and to identify, formulate, and solve new challenging electrical engineering problems.
• An ability to direct independent scientific research in electrical engineering and related fields.
• An ability to formulate new research plans and communicate the research outcomes (both oral and written communication of research results).
• Qualifying exam: Students who already hold an MS degree and matriculate in the fall semester must take the qualifying exam in the spring semester of their first year. Students matriculating in spring semester, or students who hold a BS degree and matriculate in the fall semester , can postpone the exam to the second spring semester. Those who fail the exam the first time, have one more chance to take the exam. These students must take the exam the next spring after their first attempt.
• Research Advisor: Students should have a research advisor one year after their matriculation.
• Thesis Committee: The Dissertation Committee must be formed not later than six months after passing the qualifying exam.
• Comprehensive exam: The deadline for comprehensive exam is two years after passing the qualifying exam.
• Dissertation Defense: The dissertation defense should be scheduled at least one year after taking the comprehensive exam.

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With a large number of high-tech firms in and around Boston, both start-ups and large multinational corporations, many PhD students do an internship during their program while remaining right here in Boston. Often their advisor is instrumental in identifying the internship position, with a funding sponsor or research collaborator, be they in Boston or elsewhere in the United States. Internships can be informally arranged for several months at any time during the calendar year.

PhD students can also take advantage of the more formally arranged co-op program which entails up to 8 months of work experience preceded by several professional development courses to prepare students. The Cooperative Education Program , also known as a “co-op,” is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a co-op program for graduate students. Through this program students gain professional experience, employed in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum. Northeastern has over 3,000 co-op employer partners. Additionally, students can participate in the university’s Experiential PhD program.

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COE Research Expo Displays Promising Work of PhD Students

The College of Engineering held a research expo to highlight the work of PhD students. Participants presented their research to a panel of judges and gained critical presentation and communication skills. They also displayed their research during the poster showcase and students were recognized with awards.

Using Ultra-Efficient Ising Machines for Complex Problem Solving

Research on “parametric frequency divider based Ising machines” conducted by Nicolas Casilli, E’21, MS’21, PhD’26, electrical engineering, in Associate Professor Cristian Cassella’s lab, was accepted for publication in Physical Review Letters.

WIoT Team Wins Best Paper Award at IEEE Globecom 2023

Several College of Engineering faculty and students affiliated with the Institute for Wireless Internet of Things, together with the IMDEA Networks Institute of Madrid, received the Best Paper Award at the IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2023.

Casilli Wins Best Paper Award at IFCS-EFTF 2023

Electrical engineering student Nicolas Casilli’s, E’21, MS’21, PhD’26, was awarded the best paper award at the IEEE International Frequency Control Symposium and the European Frequency and Time Forum (IEEE IFCS-EFTF 2023) for his paper “An Ising Tag with a LiNbO3 Resonator for Temperature Threshold Sensing.” Casilli is advised by ECE Assistant Professor Cristian Cassella. Related […]

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A century ago, the radio offered mass entertainment; 50 years later, television replaced it. Today we watch movies on handheld devices. Each evolutionary step was made possible by advances in electrical engineering. The Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering program is filled with students and faculty keenly aware of this cycle of progress. They prize the School of Engineering's emphasis on invention, innovation, and entrepreneurship — what we call i 2 e — and they maintain that emphasis through top-flight laboratories and a fierce dedication to advanced research.

Your studies with us will prepare you for a research career in electrical engineering after graduation. But you’ll also be capable of sharing these lessons with your own students, should you choose to teach at the university level.

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The PhD program in electrical engineering provides students with the opportunity to work with leading, world-renowned faculty members in research areas such as solid-state devices, photonics, image and video processing, and wireless communications.

Students are fully funded by a combination of research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and fellowships. Students work with faculty members in state-of-the-art labs and can pursue interdisciplinary collaborations.

For its PhD program in electrical engineering, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering looks for students who have a strong academic record, and for those who display a clear motivation in becoming a leading researcher.

Programs of study are offered within the department’s two research interest groups: Signals and Systems and Solid State and Photonics .

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Each student receiving the PhD should have a solid background in his or her field as preparation for a career in research or teaching. To ensure that each of our students receives this background, we require them to choose and complete a program of study corresponding to his or her intended field of inquiry.

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PhD candidates may elect to participate in the Crown Family Graduate Internship Program. This opportunity allows the doctoral candidate to gain practical experience in industry or in national research laboratories in areas closely related to his or her research.

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Career Paths

The PhD program emphasizes excellence in education and research, providing graduates with a solid foundation for a career in industry, academia, and research labs.

Recent graduates are pursuing careers in industrial research labs (Intel Labs, IBM Research, Google, Facebook, and Qualcomm), industry (AMD, Bloomberg, IBM, Intel, Globalfoundries, and Mentor Graphics), and universities (Iowa State, Penn State, and the University of Maryland). In the last decade, recent graduates have founded more than half dozen successful startups.

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What follows on this page is an overview of all Ph.D. programs at the School; additional information and guidance can be found on the  Graduate Policies  pages. 

General Ph.D. Requirements

• 10 semester-long graduate courses, including at least 8 disciplinary.   At least 5 of the 10 should be graduate-level SEAS "technical" courses (or FAS graduate-level technical courses taught by SEAS faculty), not including seminar/reading/project courses.  Undergraduate-level courses cannot be used.  For details on course requirements, see the school's overall PhD course requirements  and the individual program pages linked therein.
• Program Plan (i.e., the set of courses to be used towards the degree) approval by the  Committee on Higher Degrees  (CHD).
• Minimum full-time academic residency of two years .
• Serve as a Teaching Fellow (TF) in one semester of the second year.
• Oral Qualifying Examination Preparation in the major field is evaluated in an oral examination by a qualifying committee. The examination has the dual purpose of verifying the adequacy of the student's preparation for undertaking research in a chosen field and of assessing the student's ability to synthesize knowledge already acquired. For details on arranging your Qualifying Exam, see the exam policies and the individual program pages linked therein.
• Committee Meetings : PhD students' research committees meet according to the guidelines in each area's "Committee Meetings" listing.  For details see the "G3+ Committee Meetings" section of the Policies of the CHD  and the individual program pages linked therein.
• Final Oral Examination (Defense) This public examination devoted to the field of the dissertation is conducted by the student's research committee. It includes, but is not restricted to, a defense of the dissertation itself.  For details of arranging your final oral exam see the  Ph.D. Timeline  page.
• Dissertation Upon successful completion of the qualifying examination, a committee chaired by the research supervisor is constituted to oversee the dissertation research. The dissertation must, in the judgment of the research committee, meet the standards of significant and original research.

Optional additions to the Ph.D. program

Harvard PhD students may choose to pursue these additional aspects:

• a Secondary Field (which is similar to a "minor" subject area).  SEAS offers PhD Secondary Field programs in  Data Science and in  Computational Science and Engineering .   GSAS  lists  secondary fields offered by other programs.
• a Master of Science (S.M.) degree conferred  en route to the Ph.D in one of several of SEAS's subject areas.  For details see here .
• a Teaching Certificate awarded by the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning .

SEAS PhD students may apply to participate in the  Health Sciences and Technology graduate program  with Harvard Medical School and MIT.  Please check with the HST program for details on eligibility (e.g., only students in their G1 year may apply) and the application process.

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The PhD in Electrical Engineering program provides both post-bachelor’s and post-master’s applicants the opportunity for study in a broad range of areas, many of which overlap with other disciplines within the College of Engineering and the University. As an Electrical Engineering PhD student, you will pursue theoretical and empirical studies in a topic area determined by your interests and those of your faculty research advisor. External collaborations with industry and government laboratories are encouraged. As a student in Boston, you will be in the midst of a vibrant high-tech research community where external collaborations with industry, government, and other universities are common. Your experience will likely not be limited to Boston; PhD students are supported by the department to present their work at many key conferences around the world. Our graduates go on to conduct independent basic or applied research, with careers in academia, industry, and government.

Contact ECE faculty members directly to find out about ongoing work and discuss your research interests (for contact information, visit the Electrical & Computer Engineering website ).

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstration of a strong foundation in electrical engineering as measured by the successful completion of coursework and the qualifying examination.
• Making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline of electrical engineering as measured by conference presentations, conference publications, or peer-reviewed journal articles, and the completion of a successful PhD thesis.
• Demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate original scientific research in electrical engineering as measured by the successful oral defense of a prospectus, PhD thesis, conference presentations, conference publications, or peer-reviewed journal articles.

PhD Program Requirements and Milestones

Course Requirements: In structured courses, only grades of B– or higher are accepted for fulfilling PhD credit requirements. In non-structured (P/F) courses, the P grade is acceptable for fulfilling PhD requirements. PhD students who receive grades of C+ or lower in 3 courses will be withdrawn from the program.

• Post-BS PhD students (64 credits): Minimum eight courses, of which four need to be ENG EC 500- and 700-level courses.
• Post-MS PhD students (32 credits): Minimum two ENG EC 500- and 700-level courses.
• ENG EC 801 Teaching Practicum and EC 802 Teaching Practicum
• Responsible Conduct of Research

PhD Candidacy: PhD students will have to show technical (TPC) and research (RPC) preparation in order to achieve PhD candidacy.

• Post-BS PhD students: GPA = 3.7 in four ECE courses within the first three academic semesters.
• Post-MS PhD students: GPA = 3.7 in two ECE courses within the first two academic semesters.
• Research Preparation Criterion (RPC): The research preparation requires a student to pass an oral examination related to a research article (chosen by the student and approved by the ECE Graduate Committee) and its background material. If a student fails the oral examination on the first attempt, they are given a makeup oral examination. All PhD students are required to satisfy the RPC by the end of the first year in the PhD program. Unless a student passes the oral examination on either the first or the second attempt, the student will not be allowed to stay in the PhD program.

Prospectus Defense: Students propose their dissertation research to a faculty committee within two years of achieving candidacy.

Dissertation Defense: The student defends their dissertation, which has to consist of novel work in the area of electrical engineering. The dissertation should be defended within five years of candidacy.

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Degree Options & Application Requirements

Master of science in electrical engineering.

• Can be completed in 2 years
• Offers thesis and nonthesis track options
• Requires 30 credit hours

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Application deadlines.

• Fall admission: Feb. 15 for international and U.S. applicants
• Spring admission: Sept. 1 for international and U.S. applicants 

 For program details, review the course catalog for the MS in electrical engineering . 

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering on Coursera

• Earns same credentials as on-campus MS students
• Can be stacked into full 30-credit-hour degree
• Offers 6 sessions total per year
• Session enrollment starts 2 weeks before first-day content is available

 For program details, review the course catalog for the online MS in electrical engineering . 

Professional Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

• Can be completed in 18 months
• Minimum of 30 credit hours required
• Offers both on-campus and online options

 For program details, review the course catalog for the professional MS in electrical engineering . 

Bachelor of Science and Accelerated Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

• May take up to 12 hours as an undergraduate, which can later be used toward MS 
• Can double count 6 credits toward BS and MS
• Must apply to continue with MS early in semester in which you will complete undergraduate requirements
• Sept. 15 for those earning BS in fall
• Jan. 10 for those earning BS in spring
• Feb. 15 for those earning BS in summer

 For program details, review the course catalog for the BAM in electrical engineering . 

Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

• Can be completed in 2–5 years
• Can take individual courses online

For program details, review the course catalog for the ME in electrical engineering . 

Dual Master of Engineering in Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering and Engineering Management

• Requires 45 total credit hours
• Requires 21 credits in engineering management and 24 credits in electrical, computer and energy engineering
• Must be admitted to both engineering management program and electrical, computer and energy engineering program
• Required only if cumulative undergraduate GPA is below 3.0
• Fall admission to engineering management: April 15 for international and U.S. applicants
• Fall admission to electrical, computer & energy engineering: Feb. 15 for international and U.S. applicants
• Spring admission to engineering management: Oct. 1 for international applicants; Nov. 1 for U.S. applicants 
• Spring admission: Sept. 1 for international and U.S. applicants

 For program details, review the course catalog for the dual ME in electrical, computer and energy engineering, and engineering management . 

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering

• Can be completed in 4–6 years
• Requires 30 credit hours of graduate-level coursework and 30 credit hours of thesis work
• Must complete a preliminary exam, comprehensive exam, dissertation defense and two professional development activities

 For program details, review the course catalog for the PhD in electrical engineering .

Graduate Certificate in Photonics

• May be applied toward full MS
• Requires 9 credit hours of graduate-level coursework
• Can choose any 3 of 6 core photonics courses
• Admission to Graduate School not required for students pursuing only certificate

 For program details, review the course catalog for the graduate certificate in photonics .

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We understand funding opportunities play a major role in helping you to decide whether a program is right for you. At CU Boulder, PhD students are supported through research and teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for their own sources of funding.

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The goal of the doctoral program in the Department of Electrical Engineering is to educate the next generation of innovative engineers, through coursework, research, and a culminating student dissertation. Graduates go on to careers in academia and industry, and faculty, students, and alumni regularly publish in leading engineering publications. Research in the department is broadly divided into two areas: electronic circuits and systems and electronic materials and devices, with further concentrations available in each.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering

Program description.

The PhD in Electrical Engineering program offers intensive preparation in design, programming, theory and applications. Training is provided for both academically oriented students and students with professional goals in the business, industrial and governmental occupations requiring advanced knowledge of modern electrical engineering.

The program prepares individuals to perform original, leading-edge research in the broad areas of communications and signal processing; mixed-signal IC design; digital systems; power electronics; microelectronics and nanoelectronics; optics; optoelectronics; light-wave devices and systems; RF and microwave systems; VLSI design; power electronics; renewable energy; vehicular technology, control theory, robotics and wireless communications. Due to our strong collaborative programs with Dallas-area high-tech companies, significant emphasis is placed on preparation for research and development positions in these specialized industries.

The University maintains a large network of computer facilities, including PCs, Unix work stations and specialized computers for research within the program and faculty laboratories. The Jonsson School has developed a state-of-the-art information infrastructure consisting of a wireless network in all buildings and an extensive fiber-optic Ethernet.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program seek positions such as: Professor, Research and Development Engineer and Consulting Engineer in the public and private sectors. EE graduates find employment in local, national and international enterprises.

Marketable Skills

Review the marketable skills for this academic program.

Application Requirements

Degree requirements:  A master’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely associated discipline from an institution of higher education in the U.S. or from an acceptable foreign university.

GPA:  A grade point average (GPA) in graduate coursework of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 point scale.

Test score required:  Yes

GRE revised scores of 154, 156, and 4 for the verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing components, respectively, are advisable based on our experience with student success in the program.

Letters of recommendation:  Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who are able to judge the candidate’s probability of success in pursuing a program of study leading to the master’s degree.

Admissions essay required: Yes

Applicants must also submit a narrative describing their motivation for doctoral study and how it relates to their professional goals.

Deadlines:  University  deadlines  apply.

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We offer a direct pathway from your bachelor's degree to a Ph.D. If you are admitted to the Ph.D. program, you have the option of earning your M.E. or M.S. degree en route. 

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• As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)).
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The Ultimate Guide to Achieving a PhD in Electrical Engineering

The pursuit of a PhD in Electrical Engineering represents the pinnacle of academic achievement in the field, signifying a commitment to advancing the frontiers of technology. In an era where technological innovation is accelerating, the role of in-depth research and specialized expertise has never been more critical. This article delves into the nuances of a PhD program in Electrical Engineering, offering insights that are valuable even to those well-versed in the subject.

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Understanding the PhD Program

Overview of the program.

A PhD in Electrical Engineering is a rigorous research-focused degree that typically spans 4-6 years. Unlike a Master’s degree, which is often more coursework-oriented, a PhD is centered around original research, culminating in a dissertation.

Admission Requirements

• Admission to a PhD program is highly competitive, with top programs accepting only 10-15% of applicants.
• Candidates are expected to have a strong academic background, usually with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Research experience, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals, significantly bolsters an application.
• Additionally, compelling letters of recommendation and a persuasive statement of purpose outlining research interests are crucial.

Program Structure

The first year usually involves advanced coursework to build a foundation in specialized areas. From the second year onwards, students engage in research, often while fulfilling teaching assistant responsibilities. The final year is predominantly dedicated to writing and defending the dissertation.

Specializations within Electrical Engineering PhD

Emerging fields.

• Nanotechnology : Focuses on engineering at a molecular scale, with applications in computing, healthcare, and materials science.
• Quantum computing : Involves developing computers based on quantum-mechanical phenomena, promising exponential increases in processing power.
• Renewable energy systems : Addresses the design and optimization of sustainable energy sources like solar and wind power.

Traditional Fields

• Power systems : Involves the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, a field that is evolving with the integration of renewable energy sources.
• Signal processing : The analysis, modification, and synthesis of signals like sound, images, and scientific measurements.
• Communications and networking : Encompasses wireless, optical, and wired communication systems and protocols.

The PhD Journey

Year-by-year breakdown.

• First Year : Focus on coursework and identifying a research area.
• Middle Years : Deep dive into research, aiming for publications in journals with impact factors ranging from 3 to 5.
• Final Year : Dissertation writing and defense, often involving external examiners from prestigious institutions.

Challenges and Rewards

PhD students often face the challenge of balancing intensive research with personal life. However, the rewards are substantial, including the development of deep expertise and the opportunity to contribute novel insights to the field.

Recommended PhD Programs in Electrical Engineering

Identifying the right PhD program is a critical decision for aspiring electrical engineers. This section highlights some of the top recommended programs, known for their cutting-edge research, distinguished faculty, and excellent career prospects.

United States

• Notable Features : Renowned for its research output and innovation.
• Average Time to Degree : 5-6 years.
• Key Research Areas : Nanoelectronics, quantum computing, and renewable energy systems.
• Notable Features : Strong industry connections, particularly in Silicon Valley.
• Key Research Areas : Autonomous systems, machine learning in electrical engineering , and advanced communications systems.
• Notable Features : Pioneering research in emerging technologies.
• Key Research Areas : Robotics, neural networks, and energy-efficient systems.

Career Opportunities Post-PhD

• University Professor : Median salary ranges from $85,000 to $150,000, depending on tenure and institution.
• Research Positions : In academic settings, these roles focus on continuing research and securing funding.
• R&D Roles : In companies like Intel, Google, and IBM , PhD graduates lead cutting-edge projects, with salaries often exceeding $130,000.
• Consulting : Expert consultants in engineering firms offer specialized knowledge, commanding high consulting fees.

Government and Nonprofit Sector

• Policy Advising : Influencing technology and energy policies, with roles often found in agencies like the Department of Energy.
• National Laboratories : Engaging in research with national and international implications.

Financial Aspects of Pursuing a PhD

Funding sources.

Most PhD students in the U.S. receive funding through fellowships, assistantships, or grants, covering tuition and providing a stipend ranging from $20,000 to $35,000 annually.

Cost-Benefit Analysis

While a PhD involves a significant time investment, the long-term financial and career benefits can be substantial, especially in research-intensive roles.

The Impact of a PhD in Electrical Engineering

• On Personal Growth. PhD graduates develop unparalleled problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and expertise in managing complex projects.
• On the Field of Electrical Engineering. PhD holders drive innovation, contributing to technological breakthroughs and influencing future trends in the field.

Navigating the Academic World

Building relationships with advisors and peers.

Choosing the right advisor, one whose research interests align with the student’s, is pivotal. Collaboration with peers enhances the research experience and builds a professional network.

Publishing and Presenting Research

Successful publishing in high-impact journals is a key component of a PhD student’s profile. Presenting at international conferences like IEEE’s conferences enhances visibility in the academic community.

Preparing for the Future

• Staying Updated with Industry Trends. Continuous learning through online courses, workshops, and professional memberships in organizations like IEEE is essential.
• Transitioning from PhD to Career. Effective career planning, leveraging university career services, and networking are crucial for a smooth transition to post-PhD roles.

Ethical Considerations in Research

PhD students must adhere to stringent ethical standards, ensuring the integrity of their research and navigating intellectual property complexities, especially in collaborative and industry-funded projects.

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College of engineering, people overview, ece welcomes new faculty in 2024.

The Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is excited to welcome two new faculty members for the start of the 2024 Spring semester. Matthew Hale and Maegan Tucker are both Georgia Tech alumni who bring exciting and distinctive research interests spanning computational intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and beyond.

Discover the people at the forefront of research and education and behind the scenes at the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. From faculty, staff, alumni, and advisory board members, explore this page to connect with resources and the information you need to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electrical and computer engineering.

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At the Georgia Tech School of Electrical and Computer Engineering diversity and inclusion are not just ideals, but integral parts of our mission. We strive to create a welcoming environment where students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds can thrive and contribute to a vibrant learning and research community. Diversity at ECE and engineering at large is not another checklist item, but it is crucial and necessary to ensure technologies developed are inclusive and beneficial to everyone.

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As one of the largest and most well-respected producers of electrical and computer engineers in the nation, our alumni are in good company. From humble beginnings as the "Georgia School of Technology" graduating the first seven electrical engineering students in 1898, to a global network of more than 29,000, ECE alumni are bonded by tradition and pride. It's good to be a Yellow Jacket!

Seventeen Vanderbilt engineering students awarded prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

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Eleven Vanderbilt engineering graduate students are 2023 recipients of five-year National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. Six engineering undergraduate students who will continue their graduate study elsewhere also have received NSF Graduate Research Fellowships.

“With a total of 17 Vanderbilt engineering students recognized with this prestigious fellowship this year, our students continue the recent trend of have a strong showing in the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program,” said E. Duco Jansen, senior associate dean for Graduate Education and Faculty Affairs. “These fellowships are extremely competitive, so to get this many awarded is a tremendous recognition of our outstanding students and our faculty mentors.  The graduate student cohort that is matriculating this fall will include several additional NSF recipients, but we’re still finalizing the exact number.”

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program supports students who are pursuing full-time, research-based graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering or math. Recipients receive financial support for their education and an annual stipend to support their research and career endeavors. Each of those fellowships represents close to $ 150,000 in funding. It is one of the most prestigious awards for graduate students, with about 16% of applicants awarded each year.

The 11 current graduate student winners are:

• Madison Bates (Biomedical Engineering)
• Piper Cannon (Mechanical Engineering)
• Kieran Nehil-Puleo (Interdisciplinary Materials Science)
• Zane Parkerson (Chemical Engineering)
• Michael Quan (Mechanical Engineering)
• Laura Richardson (Chemical Engineering)
• Amelia Soltes (Biomedical Engineering)
• Madeline Spetz (Biomedical Engineering)
• Morgan Struthers (Biomedical Engineering)
• Nicole Marguerite Taylor (Chemical Engineering)
• Angela Totoro (Biomedical Engineering)  

The six engineering undergraduate winners are:

• Patrick Darmawi-Iskandar (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
• Andrew Hanna (Biomedical Engineering)
• Hari Kush (Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering)
• Mariana Smith (Mechanical Engineering)
• Alexander Stoneman (Chemical Engineering)
• Madison Veliky (Biomedical Engineering)

There are 76 NSF GRF awardees at Vanderbilt University currently, 47 of those in the School of Engineering:  Biomedical Engineering (31), Mechanical Engineering (6), Chemical Engineering (5), Computer Science (2), Civil Engineering (2), Interdisciplinary Materials Science (1).

Begun in 1952, this fellowship program is the oldest and most prestigious of its kind; 42 recipients have gone on to become Nobel laureates, and more than 450 have become members of the National Academy of Sciences.

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The Arcadis Pathway to Engineering Afterschool Program features several activities including this introduction to forensics and biometrics.

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Published March 18, 2024

Students from Burgard High School in Buffalo will visit UB’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences for the first time this week as part of a new partnership between the university, the school, and Arcadis, a global design and consultancy organization. 

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The partnership, the Arcadis Pathway to Engineering Afterschool Program, gives students the opportunity to make informed decisions about college in high school, identify a future goal, and plan for how they will achieve it. According to Christina Escobar, associate director of outreach programs in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, enrolled students receive benefits not normally available to high school students in Buffalo’s inner city.

“Students gain supplemental skills and understanding not typically found in classroom settings,” Escobar says. “They can effectively follow the path to a STEM career, if they choose.”

Staff members and graduate students from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have visited Burgard High School multiple times during the academic year. Graduate students have organized several activities for the high schoolers, including an egg drop and vehicle safety demonstration, and an introduction to forensics and biometrics activity where students dusted for their own fingerprints and learned the science behind fingerprinting.

“We are proud to partner with UB on this program; it is a fantastic opportunity to introduce hands-on experiences in STEM to high school students,” says Brooke Bonkoski, president, Resilience Environment U.S. at Arcadis. “With the participation from the UB engineering students and the dedication of Arcadis, this program will help shape the future of the engineering workforce by providing high school students with valuable skills and opportunities to pursue careers in STEM.”

The Arcadis Pathway to Engineering Afterschool Program is modeled after the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ successful outreach initiative, the National Grid STEM Mentoring Program. During the program, UB students and staff visit Westminster Charter School students in kindergarten to fourth grade, and welcome Westminster students in grades K-8 to UB’s campus once a year. The program exposes young students to college and academia and provides activities that introduce them to STEM concepts.

Acknowledging the success of the Westminster Program, the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences outreach team identified other student populations that could benefit from a similar initiative.

“There was still room for impact with middle and high schoolers,” Escobar says. “This opportunity creates a program for these students that leverages the knowledge and experience our outreach program has built through operating the Westminster Program.”

According to Escobar, the outreach team hopes to use the insights learned from the inaugural year of the program to enhance the program in the future.

“We will see what works and what doesn’t, and how, or if the program could be expanded in future years,” Escobar says. “For example, we could follow the same cohort of students to the end of their high school careers and ensure a path to a university education. Other options could include a program targeted for high school freshmen or a multi-cohort option.”

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Best Global Universities for Mechanical Engineering in Russia

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100 Best universities for Mechanical Engineering in Russia

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Below is a list of best universities in Russia ranked based on their research performance in Mechanical Engineering. A graph of 714K citations received by 136K academic papers made by 158 universities in Russia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

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1. Moscow State University

For Mechanical Engineering

2. Tomsk State University

3. St. Petersburg State University

4. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

5. Ufa State Aviation Technical University

6. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

7. Tomsk Polytechnic University

8. Ural Federal University

9. South Ural State University

10. National Research University Higher School of Economics

11. Moscow Aviation Institute

12. Novosibirsk State University

13. ITMO University

14. N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

15. National Research Nuclear University MEPI

16. Kazan Federal University

17. National University of Science and Technology "MISIS"

18. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

19. Samara National Research University

20. Moscow State Technological University "Stankin"

21. Novosibirsk State Technical University

22. RUDN University

23. Southern Federal University

24. Saratov State University

25. Ufa State Petroleum Technological University

26. Samara State Technical University

27. Siberian Federal University

28. Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev - KAI

29. Perm State Technical University

30. Omsk State Technical University

31. Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University

32. Moscow Polytech

33. Saint-Petersburg Mining University

34. Magnitogorsk State Technical University

35. Saratov State Technical University

36. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering

37. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod

38. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University

39. Tula State University

40. Belgorod State Technological University

41. Far Eastern Federal University

42. Novgorod State University

43. belgorod state university.

44. Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation

45. Moscow Medical Academy

46. Kazan State Technological University

47. Russian State University of Oil and Gas

48. siberian state aerospace university.

49. Tambov State Technical University

50. Voronezh State University

51. Siberian State Industrial University

52. Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology

53. Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University

54. St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

55. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

56. Murmansk State Technical University

57. South-Western State University

58. Ogarev Mordovia State University

59. Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics

60. south-russian state university of economics and service.

61. Perm State University

62. Kuzbass State Technical University

63. Russian National Research Medical University

64. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

65. Ulyanovsk State Technical University

66. Ulyanovsk State University

67. Penza State University

68. Kuban State University of Technology

69. Polzunov Altai State Technical University

70. Chelyabinsk State University

71. Yaroslavl State University

72. University of Tyumen

73. National Research University of Electronic Technology

74. Leningrad State University

75. Moscow State Pedagogical University

76. Udmurt State University

77. Irkutsk State University

78. North-Eastern Federal University

79. Bashkir State University

80. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

81. Kuban State University

82. Kuban State Agricultural University

83. St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation

84. Kemerovo State University

85. Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University

86. Orenburg State University

87. Baltic State Technical University "Voenmeh"

88. Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building

89. Chuvash State University

90. ivanovo state power university.

91. Irkutsk National Research Technical University

92. Orel State University

93. State University of Management

94. Tomsk State Pedagogical University

95. Volgograd State University

96. Petrozavodsk State University

97. Tver State University

98. Northern Arctic Federal University

99. Omsk State Transport University

100. Kaliningrad State Technical University

The best cities to study Mechanical Engineering in Russia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Moscow , Tomsk , Saint Petersburg , and Ufa .

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