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Engineering

PhD Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Berkeley, United States

Programme overview

The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, allowing students to prepare for careers in academia or industry. Our alumni have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world. Visit Department Website

Faculty: Graduate Division  |  Department: Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences  |  Duration: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Berkeley, CA, United States

What you will study

Normative Time Requirements Total Normative Time Normative time in the EECS department is between 5.5-6 years for the doctoral program. Time to Advancement Curriculum The faculty of the College of Engineering recommends a minimum number of courses taken while in graduate standing. The total minimum is 24 units of coursework, taken for a letter grade and not including courses numbered 297, 298, 299, 301, 302, 375 and 602.

Career pathways

Graduates enter career areas including Engineering & Computer Science, Science & Research.

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Application information

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://grad.berkeley.edu/admissions/

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