PhD Electrical Engineering at Stony Brook University

Programme overview

The PhD in Electrical Engineering trains researchers in communications and signal processing, power engineering, semiconductor devices and quantum electronics, and circuits and VLSI. Students complete major and minor area coursework, advance to candidacy, pass a preliminary examination and defend an original dissertation.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: Time limit 7 years after 24 graduate credits; two consecutive full-time semesters in residence | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stony Brook, NY, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 14 regular courses (42 credits) beyond the BS (as few as six with a prior MS in ECE), including at least three major-area courses at 3.5 GPA and one or two minor-area courses at 3.0, the PhD Practicum in Teaching, and at least 15 credits of dissertation research. Students advance to candidacy, pass a preliminary examination and defend the dissertation before a committee of at least four members.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering or computer science from an accredited institution (outstanding applicants from other technical or scientific fields considered, possibly with make-up coursework). Minimum GPA of B in all engineering, mathematics and science courses. GRE V150, Q159, WA3 (if required by the Graduate School). TOEFL 80 or IELTS 6.5 for international applicants. Three recommendation letters. Acceptance by both the department and the Graduate School.

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 School: the application fee is $100 (limited exceptions). Deadlines vary by program; for fall applications considered for funding the deadline is typically January 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stonybrook.edu/grad/admissions/apply-graduate-programs.html

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