Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ph.D. Program
Doctor of Philosophy
A program leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering is offered by the College of Engineering. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the departments participating in this program. More information can be found on the College of Engineering Graduate Programs page.
- Preliminary Exam
- Direct Admit from Bachelor's Program
- Traditional Ph.D. Program
- Comprehensive Exam/Defense
- Writing Your Dissertation
Admission
Admission requirements and procedures are on the College of Engineering Graduate Programs page.
Degree Requirements
See the Graduate Catalog for University, College, and Departmental requirements.
Information about the qualifying exam (for direct-admit), advisory committee, and comprehensive exam is on the College of Engineering Graduate Programs page.
Ph.D. students in the ECE Concentration must publish (have accepted for publication) at least one journal paper in a reputable, peer-reviewed journal before defending the dissertation.
The Resources page contains links to additional information, forms, and other policies.