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PhD of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Carbondale, United States
- 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 year): 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
- 3.0 GPA on all previous graduate-level coursework (some exceptions); master's (or bachelor's
- by department) degree; official transcripts
- English proficiency
- GRE if the programme requires it; department requirements apply
- PhD: 3.0 on all previous graduate-level coursework (some exceptions); departments set own requirements
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (master) or master/bachelor degree per department (PhD); official transcripts, English proficiency scores, GRE only if the programme requires it; proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 64
- Cambridge C1
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the research area
- supervisory arrangements and doctoral admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- previous qualifications and any requested research proposal or references. Submit the application with supporting documents. Provide language evidence and pay any application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,848 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Carbondale |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics |
| Department | School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $20,848 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,849 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 64, Cambridge C1, IELTS Academic 6.5.

