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PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

In-person PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering with full-time residency, qualifying and comprehensive exams, a dissertation and a defense before a five-member committee.

Faculty: Maine College of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering  |  Duration: At least 42 credits of coursework beyond the BS  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

42 credits including a 9-credit minor outside ECE, at least 24 ECE credits, at least 9 credits of Graduate Research (ECE 699), Responsible Conduct of Research training, and ECE 598 Graduate Seminar. Qualifying exam before the second year; comprehensive exam after about 1.5 years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or demonstrated high competency in the required undergraduate courses); graduate GPA of 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale; applicants without an MS in EE or CE must also meet MS admission requirements. Continuation requires cumulative GPA of at least 3.33.

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.

Duration: 42 Credits

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