PhD in Computer Engineering in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University

Lehigh University | Bethlehem United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,720
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Graduate students in Computer Science engage in pioneering research across diverse domains such as database systems, web search technologies, computer graphics, human-computer interaction, online platforms, digital media, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, hardware architecture, robotics, cybersecurity, networking, embedded devices, and mobile technologies. Additionally, faculty and students investigate interdisciplinary connections by partnering with peers across Lehigh University's departments, other academic institutions, and industry research facilities. These collaborative efforts span disciplines including life sciences, creative arts, social sciences, business, economics, and pedagogy, as well as various engineering fields like civil, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Transcripts: Must be uploaded to application. If admitted, official transcripts are required. All transcripts should be converted to the American 4.0 grade point average (GPA) Scale, if possible.

Letters of Recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation are required. If you are currently in school, letters from academic advisors and other professors are preferred. If you are currently in industry, letters from employers are acceptable. Recommendation letters can be submitted through the on-line application tool.

Test scores: official test scores sent from ETS. TOEFL or IELTS scores (required for all international students) expire after 2 years and expired scores WILL NOT be accepted. GRE test scores (required for all students) expire after 5 years.

Essay: a brief statement of career and research objectives. Essays should clearly articulate your experience and goals. Half a page to two pages is sufficient.

Supplemental Information: applicants should also include a resume or CV, current research or creative work, list of published works, and extracurricular activities.
BS in EE or related field
Course Experience Needed (Lehigh Equivalent)

Principles of Electrical Engineering (ECE 81)

Signals and Systems (ECE 108)

Electronic Circuits (ECE 123)

Circuits and Systems (ECE 125)

Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices (ECE 126)

Statistics (MATH 231 or 309)

GPA
3.0/4.0 required for PhD

2.75/4.0 required for MS

Minimum Test Requirements

GRE General Test (School code: 2365, Dept code: 1203)

75th percentile or better on Quantitative

iBT TOEFL (School code: 2365, Dept code: 66)

79 composite score

20 Writing, 20 Speaking, 20 Reading, 15 Listening

IELTS
6.5 Overall Minimum Band Score

6.0 Writing, 6.5 Speaking, 6.5 Reading, 6.0 Listening

Tuition USD 24,720
Bethlehem, PA, United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree

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