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PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Los Angeles, United States

Programme overview

The graduate program provides students with an opportunity to pursue advanced coursework, in-depth training, and research investigations in several fields.

Faculty: Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Student can pursue specialization across three major areas of study: circuits and embedded systems, physical and wave electronics, and signals and systems. Student must select a number of formal graduate courses to serve as their major and minor fields of study according to requirements listed under Course Requirements for the master's comprehensive plan (eight courses) and thesis plan (seven courses). A formal graduate course is defined as any 200-level course, excluding seminar or tutorial courses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadline: December 15, 2026. GRE: Optional. Letters of recommendation: 3. In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit the Electrical and Computer Engineering section of the application and a statement of purpose. Ph.D.: Applicants interested in a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering are not required to have completed the master's degree in order to be considered for admission. Those admitted to the Ph.D. program without a master's degree are required to complete the UCLA M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering while proceeding toward the Ph.D. Applicants currently finishing a B.S. or an M.S. may apply for the Ph.D.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Graduate application fee: $135 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, $155 for all other applicants; deadlines are set by each programme, mostly in November and early December for the following fall.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucla.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply/

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