PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering stimulates excellence in scholarship and research through close contact with the faculty and programs tailored to fit students' individual needs. Students select an advisor and, with the advisor, plan an individual program bounded only by the broad guidelines of the Graduate College and the program. The department maintains close interdisciplinary ties with other University of Iowa departments, especially with the departments of Physics and Astronomy and Computer Science (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences); the Roy J.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Duration: 72 s.h. required | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in electrical and computer engineering requires a minimum of 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

Engineering is a well-respected profession that is used as a foundation for a variety of careers in industry, medicine, law, government, and consulting. Engineering Career Services develops and promotes experiential education and professional opportunities for students.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; visit the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Applicants must have a grade-point average of at least 3.25 on all electrical and computer engineering, mathematics, and physics coursework. Each application is reviewed individually. Extenuating circumstances may permit deviations from the usual standards.

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 and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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