PhD in Electrical Engineering - Energy in Tallahassee United States | Florida State University

Florida State University | Tallahassee United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 19,993
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides graduate programs culminating in a Master of Science (MS) in electrical engineering or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in electrical engineering. The MS curriculum delivers advanced instruction and hands-on experience in analytical problem-solving, balancing broad knowledge with focused expertise. Students undertake a master's thesis with an oral defense, enabling concentrated exploration of contemporary electrical engineering subjects. The PhD program cultivates comprehensive, autonomous expertise within the electrical engineering discipline, equipping graduates for careers in industrial, academic, or research settings. Doctoral candidates are required to make meaningful, innovative contributions to their specialized field through original research. These programs align their focus areas with faculty research specialties, currently offering concentrations in: computer engineering, cybersecurity, electromagnetics, telecommunications, digital signal processing and control systems, power engineering, power electronics, sustainable energy solutions, energy storage technologies, electromechanical conversion, robotic systems, and nano-scale electronic engineering.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline, from an accredited college or university.
A grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all work attempted beyond 60 semester hours of undergraduate study or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
A minimum score of 151 points for the quantitative section and 145 points for the verbal section of the GRE test, GRE waiver request form.
For International students, an English Proficiency Score Report is required if:
The applicant's country's official language is NOT English or
The applicant did NOT graduate from an accredited US institution with either a bachelor's or master's degree.
The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University:

Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55
Duolingo: 120
Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: 180
Michigan Language Assessment: 55
CV/Resume - Information should be current.
Statement of Purpose Outlining your research and career goals. We want to know how your background and prior training make you the right candidate and why FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a good fit for you.
Three Letters of Recommendation Three signed letters of recommendation on official letterheads, from academic or professionals who can comment on the academic and research potential of the applicant.
Credit Requirements
International Credit Requirements International applicants or degrees earned from international institutions must submit official transcripts through a NACES approved evaluator. We recommend using SpanTran for your course-by-course evaluation. We are unable to review applications with unofficial transcripts from international institutions. The University will not waive this requirement. For more information visit FSU Graduate School or FAMU Graduate School.
US Credit Requirements Credits earned from US institutions can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts.
Department Application Form.

Tuition USD 19,993

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