PhD Electrical Engineering at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD provides advanced research training in designing, analysing and implementing electrical and electronic systems. Students work with faculty and laboratories on topics such as renewable energy and microelectronics.

Faculty: Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering | Intake: Fall, Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Research areas include power electronics, power systems, control systems, signal processing and communication systems, with the Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky as a research resource.

Career pathways

Research and development engineer, university professor or technical leader in telecommunications, renewable energy, semiconductors and aerospace, and in academia, government and research institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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