PhD Clean Energy Systems at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy program in clean energy systems is a research-driven program develops you to be a part of the next generation of leaders and innovators in the rapidly evolving clean energy systems sector around the world. This interdisciplinary program offers a distinct opportunity to address the world's most pressing energy challenges by focusing on sustainable, renewable and efficient energy solutions.

What you will study

84 credit hours, an oral comprehensive exam, a written comprehensive exam, a prospectus and a dissertation Required Core (9 credit hours) EGR 602 Principles of Independent Research (3) EGR 603 Advanced Clean Energy Systems (3) EGR 604 Modeling and Simulation of Clean Energy Systems (3) Restricted Electives (6 credit hours) Foundations (3 credit hours) ALT 515 Alternative Energy Reliability and Standards (3) ALT 535 Applied Photovoltaics (3) EGR 538 Batteries and Electric Vehicle Technologies (3) EGR 560 Vehicle Dynamics and Control (3) EGR 598 Special Topics (3) Electives and Additional Research (42 credit hours) Research (12 credit hours) EGR 792 Research (12) Culminating Experience (12 credit hours) EGR 799 Dissertation (12) Additional Curriculum Information Restricted elective coursework must be approved by the research faculty supervisor and include one course from subjects ALT, EGR, EEE, RAS, MAE or CEE in the areas of energy conversion and storage, solar photovoltaics, power electronics or electric and autonomous vehicles.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for opportunities in the diverse industries of alternative and renewable energy systems, power electronics and automotive technologies. They can work in large corporations, small businesses or various government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. To be considered for admission to the program, applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in clean energy systems, engineering or a related field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 ="A") in an applicable master's degree program. Applicants are required to submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts personal statement professional resume three letters of recommendation proof of English proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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