PhD Computer Engineering at George Washington University

Programme overview

The PhD in computer engineering prepares aspiring scholars and researchers to explore key areas within the computer engineering field, including computer architecture, integrated circuit design, photonic computing, high-performance computing, and network computing. Students can expect to work closely with a faculty advisor in their chosen research area to create a curriculum plan and guidance for the doctoral dissertation. Students can also be expected to teach introductory-level courses to undergraduates, present conference papers, and work with faculty on research grant applications.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 30 credits | Location: Washington, DC, United States

What you will study

The general requirements stated in this Bulletin under School of Engineering and Applied Science Regulations, Doctoral Programs. Students with a master of science degree must take a minimum of 30 credits, of which at least 18 credits must be in courses available for graduate credit, and at least 12 credits must be in dissertation research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

* A limited number of doctoral applicants are accepted for the summer. Please contact the admissions office for details. International applicants who require a visa from GW are eligible to apply for admission in fall and spring only (not summer). The GRE General Test is optional for all applicants. For applicants who want to submit scores, they must be submitted officially from ETS using the institutional code 5246. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the PTE Academic is required of all applicants except those who hold a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a college or university in the United Sta

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted through the Graduate Application Center with a non-refundable $80 application fee; deadlines vary by programme and school.

Apply through the official page: https://graduate.admissions.gwu.edu/international-student-application-requirements

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