PhD Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology

Programme overview

On-campus PhD covering computer hardware, software, digital, electronics and wireless communications systems, with labs including HUDSONLab (chip design, data science, AI, IoT) and AISecLab (analytics and information security).

Faculty: Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

Research areas include wireless communications and mobile computing, information systems and cybersecurity, cognitive radio networks and spectrum management, data analytics, Internet of Things, blockchain and applied AI.

Career pathways

Graduates become research fellows and faculty at other institutions; programme average starting salary $180,000 six months after graduation (Class of 2024).

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants with a master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering (up to 30 credits may be transferred to Stevens’ Ph.D. program). Applicants carrying a GPA of 3.5 or higher are preferred; Exceptionally well-qualified applicants with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering and a background that demonstrates the potential to perform independent research may be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. program; Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.

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.

Ph.D. entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Preferred deadlines: Fall Ph.D. January 15; Spring Ph.D. September 1.

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stevens.edu/admission-aid/graduate-admissions/apply-grad/apply-to-a-grad-program

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