Dartmouth,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Electrical Engineering in Dartmouth United States | University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
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Dartmouth United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
22,406
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Electrical Engineering PhD program equips students with advanced knowledge to become research pioneers and experts in their chosen specialties. This rigorous curriculum offers a balanced combination of structured coursework, self-directed learning, and intensive research opportunities.
Designed as a personalized academic journey, the doctoral program specifically prepares candidates for their dissertation work. This culminating research project represents an innovative contribution to the field's body of knowledge and serves as the pinnacle of one's scholarly achievements.
Prospective students can choose between two distinct tracks based on their prior qualifications:
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates must submit the required application materials, university requirements and program-specific requirements, for consideration.
Students possessing a master's degree and a strong academic background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Students possessing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar disciplines may apply for direct admission to the PhD program if the applicants have demonstrated strong scholastic competence and great potential for conducting independent scholarly research.
Admission to the program is competitive. In general, students must exceed minimum requirements to gain admission. However, students who do not meet minimum requirementsbut who otherwise show evidence of strong academic, professional, or research abilitymay be accepted upon approval of the ECE Graduate Committee.
Applicants to the PhD program must have demonstrated superior scholastic achievement.
Requirements
GRE is recommended but not required.
1 letter of recommendation: from a person in the field of your academic major at the institution most recently attended or from a supervisor familiar with your recent job performance. BS/MS applicants are encouraged to include a recommendation from a department faculty member willing to advise their graduate research. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
International students should have a minimum English Proficiency score of TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110 or the Pearsons PTE Academic 58.
Students possessing a master's degree and a strong academic background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Students possessing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar disciplines may apply for direct admission to the PhD program if the applicants have demonstrated strong scholastic competence and great potential for conducting independent scholarly research.
Admission to the program is competitive. In general, students must exceed minimum requirements to gain admission. However, students who do not meet minimum requirementsbut who otherwise show evidence of strong academic, professional, or research abilitymay be accepted upon approval of the ECE Graduate Committee.
Applicants to the PhD program must have demonstrated superior scholastic achievement.
Requirements
GRE is recommended but not required.
1 letter of recommendation: from a person in the field of your academic major at the institution most recently attended or from a supervisor familiar with your recent job performance. BS/MS applicants are encouraged to include a recommendation from a department faculty member willing to advise their graduate research. Applicants will be required to provide the recommenders name and email address so we can contact the recommender for the letter of recommendation.
International students should have a minimum English Proficiency score of TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 110 or the Pearsons PTE Academic 58.
Tuition
USD
22,406