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PhD Electrical Engineering (Engineering) at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Electrical Engineering at University Park covers electromagnetics and optics; electronics and photonics; communications, computers, networking and signal processing; and control and power systems. A dual-title with Operations Research is available.

Faculty: College of Engineering / The Graduate School  |  Department: Electrical Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

At least 30 course credits and 2 colloquium credits (EE 500) beyond the BS, written and oral qualifying exam, oral comprehensive exam with dissertation proposal, dissertation and final oral exam; adequacy in spoken and written English is demonstrated.

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Entry requirements

Applicants apply for admission to the program via the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School application for admission . Applicants are required to submit: GRE scores are optional (those choosing to submit GRE scores should submit to school code 2660), three letters of reference, a personal statement of relevant experience and goals, a resume, official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended , and a supplemental application.

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