PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The PhD programme in Electrical and Computer Engineering lets students work with faculty on research addressing grand engineering challenges. Research ranges from nanoelectronic devices, circuits and computing architectures to large integrated electronic sensing systems.

Faculty: Riccio College of Engineering | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Intake: Fall (deadline January 15); Spring (deadline October 1) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Doctoral research and degree requirements set out in the ECE graduate handbook; current MS ECE students reapply for the PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate programs (MS and PhD): completed application with transcripts, resume, personal statement and recommendation letters; TOEFL scores sent directly by ETS (code 3917) where required; the GRE is waived for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026 applications; admission emphasises GPA, personal statement, letters of recommendation and previous degree curriculum, and admitted applicants' GPAs are generally above 3.25/4.0. Deadlines: January 15 (Fall), October 1 (Spring).

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: Fall (deadline January 15); Spring (deadline October 1)

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