PhD Electrical Engineering at University of Idaho

Programme overview

Power engineering isn’t just studied — it’s advanced. This nationally-recognized program blends deep technical knowledge with real-world applications, preparing you to tackle the challenges of modern electrical systems. Through a combination of coursework and collaborative research, you’ll build the expertise to develop high-performance solutions for technologies like communication networks, computing hardware, energy infrastructure and control systems.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 78 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include ECE 2120 Electrical Circuits II; ECE 3200 Energy Systems I; ECE 3290 Background Study in Energy Systems; ECE 3500 Signals and Systems I; ECE 3590 Background Study in Signals and Systems Analysis; ECE 4200 Energy Systems II.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Electrical Engineers; Electronics Engineers; Microsystems Engineers; Computer and Information Scientists; Postsecondary Engineering Teachers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: No; TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5; Number of references: 3; Other requirements: No. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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