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PhD of Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
An engineering degree spanning electrical and computer engineering.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Electrical and Computer Engineering and design and evaluate computational solutions
- Use relevant digital tools
- And interpret technical evidence.
Career outcomes
- Software Developer
- Systems Analyst
- IT Project Coordinator
- Technology Consultant
Curriculum
- The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 134 semester hours
- Including Computing Fundamentals for Engineers
- Circuits and Signals: Biomedical Applications
- Embedded Design: Enabling Robotics
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Linear Systems
- Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
- Plus electives and the co-op programme.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
- GRE
- Letters and writing samples per programme
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree from a recognised institution, GRE and letters per programme.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal if required
- Academic References
- Curriculum Vitae
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,824 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $5,800 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Irvine |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Henry Samueli School of Engineering |
| Department | Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
Tuition is $28,824 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $5,800 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.