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PhD of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Boise, United States
- 3 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 (3 years): 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
- Applicants need a completed bachelor or master degree
- with official transcripts and proof of degrees. English proof: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115; exemption for degrees from approved English-speaking countries. Programmes may add GRE results
- recommendation letters and a statement of purpose.
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor's (or master's where required) degree with official transcripts, Programme-specific materials (GRE, Letters, Statement of purpose)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- Supervisor correspondence where required
- Proof of language proficiency if required
- Additional documents subject to the official program checklist
How to apply
- Review the academic program requirements and its application deadline. Complete the Boise State application. Submit official academic transcripts and English proficiency evidence. Pay the international application fee. Provide additional documents required by the department. Follow the admission and student visa instructions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,399 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $95 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus, Boise |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering |
| Department | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship eligibility and award amounts must be confirmed with the institution for the selected degree and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 1 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $31,399 USD per year. The application fee is $95 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,072 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.

