Bethlehem,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Electrical Engineering- Communications and Signal Processing in Bethlehem United States | Lehigh University
Lehigh University
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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
Communication centers on transferring or sharing data through various channels like coaxial cables, optical fibers, or wireless mediums, while signal processing serves as the foundational technology for creating, modifying, and understanding information. With wireless networks and mobile devices now playing a pivotal role in how information is shared and accessed across nearly all aspects of modern life, advancing communication protocols for future networks and developing innovative signal processing techniques have become critically important.
The communication and signal processing faculty conduct pioneering research in fields such as distributed and adaptive signal processing (applied to networked sensing, MIMO radar, and image fusion), wireless communication systems (focusing on multitier networks and cognitive radio), error correction coding (including code design and VLSI implementation), and network security and privacy. Furthermore, the group actively collaborates with Computer Science and Industrial Engineering departments on interdisciplinary projects, particularly in enhancing communication and data processing frameworks for smart energy grids.
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.
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
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.
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