PhD in Electrical Engineering - Physical Electronics and Photonics in Tempe United States | Arizona State University

Arizona State University | Tempe United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

The PhD in electrical engineering is granted based on demonstrated research excellence resulting in an original dissertation that advances scholarly knowledge.

Graduate-level coursework and programs are available across six specialized fields:

control systems
electrical power and energy infrastructure
electromagnetic fields, antenna design, and microwave circuitry
digital and analog integrated circuit engineering
optoelectronics and photonic technologies
information processing and telecommunication systems

The optoelectronics and photonics program features five advanced undergraduate courses plus 14 graduate-level classes covering semiconductor physics, device characterization, photonic systems, fabrication processes, nanoscale electronics, molecular-scale devices, charge transport phenomena, computational modeling, along with periodic specialized offerings.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution.

In general, a student must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in all undergraduate coursework and a minimum GPA of 3.50 (scale is 4.00 = A) in all graduate coursework for admission to the doctoral program. A student usually must hold a master's degree before being admitted to the doctoral program. Direct doctoral admission is available for students graduating from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program with a GPA of 3.60 (scale is 4.00 = A) or higher.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
proof of English proficiency

IELTS - overall band score of 6.5
TOEFL IBT - minimum score 80.

Tuition USD 37,044

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