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PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering is a doctoral degree programme at Rice University in Electrical and Computer Engineering (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) provides high-quality degree programs that emphasize fundamental principles, respond to the changing demands and opportunities of new technology, challenge the exceptional abilities of Rice students, and prepare students for roles of leadership in their chosen careers. The degree totals 30 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A master's thesis. An oral defense of the master's thesis. A minimum overall GPA of 2.67 or higher in all Rice coursework. A minimum program GPA of 2.67 or higher in all Rice coursework that satisfies requirements for the thesis master’s degree with a minimum grade of B- (2.67 grade points) in each course.

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Application information

USD 66,784 a year (2026-27). School of Engineering and Computing: Masters & PhD full-time tuition ($33,392 per semester) for the school's standard full-time master's and PhD programmes; estimate, excludes fees and health insurance. Reduced rate of $3,710 per year applies to continuin Source

Most doctoral applications for Fall 2027 close December 1, 2026 (Mechanical Engineering December 15, Computer Science January 1, 2027); applications open September 1, 2026 through the Rice graduate portal (gradapply.rice.edu). Application fee is generally $85, waived for some doctoral applicants.

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