Electrical Engineering

We offer two doctoral-level degree programs in electrical engineering for you to choose from:

1. Doctor of Engineering (D.E.): Minimum of 60 semester hours (39 hours of coursework beyond the M.S., plus 21 hours of research leading to a dissertation).
2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.): Minimum of 60 semester hours (30 hours of coursework beyond the M.S., plus 30 hours of research leading to a dissertation).

You'll use state-of-the-art computational and engineering tools equipped with industry-specific software (MATLAB, FPGA, Altera and Xilinx) and simulation and design tools (ADAMS and ANSYS). Your graduate degree will take you to diverse work settings and prepare you for global, ever-evolving technologies.

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about electrical engineering, including degree requirements and course descriptions.

in addition to the online application:

1. Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
2. Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
3. Statement of research interests. 
4. Results from the GRE are not required. However, candidates are welcome to submit a score in support of their application.

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics or another related field of study. Applicants without an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering may be required to complete prerequisite coursework. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale on their undergraduate degree. Applicants should have at least a 3.25 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale on their master's degree.

Additional requirements apply for international students.

Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with the following approximate deadlines:

• Fall Term: June 15
• Spring Term: Nov. 15
• Summer Term: March 15

Please contact your department chair to follow up on exact deadlines.

• Engineering Management (M.S.)
• Electrical Engineering (M.S.)
• Systems Engineering and Management (D.E.)
• Radar Systems (Graduate Certificate)
• Systems Engineering Management (Graduate Certificate)

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Financial aid may be available for degree-seeking graduate students, file the FAFSA to be considered. Once you have applied and been accepted to a graduate program, we will prepare your applicable aid for the upcoming year.