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PhD of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Pittsburgh, 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): 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 as set by each programme
- programme-specific GPA
- references and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree as set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the department or school website. Each school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts
- the documents the programme lists and an English test score. Accept the offer
- which may include assistantship or fellowship funding awarded by the programme. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,346 - $59,822 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Swanson School of Engineering |
| Department | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Graduate fellowships, scholarships, and teaching or research assistantships may be offered by individual schools and departments. International eligibility, nominations, amounts, and available places depend on the specific programme; awards are not guaranteed. |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $38,346 - $59,822 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.