Bethlehem,
PA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Electrical Engineering- Electric Energy 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
In homes, businesses, and industrial environments, our dependence on electricity-powered equipment and systems continues to expand. This trend will accelerate as electricity becomes the primary source for meeting our growing energy demands. To support this electrified future, immediate solutions are needed to significantly enhance how we produce, distribute, and utilize electrical power. Researchers in the Electricity Energy field are working on diverse technologies to create a more sustainable, efficient, robust, and protected electrical ecosystem. Their work encompasses: innovating components and materials for cleaner energy production and reduced consumption, modernizing both the physical and digital frameworks of electrical networks, and optimizing energy use in current digital operations. These initiatives bridge multiple academic fields, extending beyond Electrical and Computer Engineering, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary initiatives such as the Center for Optical Technologies and the Integrated Networks for Electricity Research Cluster.
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