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Graduate Program - Ph.D. Programs

The ECE Department offers a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Your research, dissertation, and defense are a major part of this degree certification.

Applying for the Ph.D. Program


Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Ph.D. Handbook contains detailed information on program requirements, specifications, forms, coursework, and examinations required for the Ph.D. degree.

The Ph.D. Policies and Procedures Manual contains information on committees, examinations, amendments to programs of study, and other administrative methods and forms for Ph.D. candidates.


We are in the process of converting the handbook to a PDF to avoid inconsistencies between online content and printed versions of the handbook. Meanwhile, if you are unable to locate the information you need, please see Lori Sather in MEB 3252 for assistance. (Last updated March 15th, 2011.)