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PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Miami

University of Miami, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering lets students conduct high-quality research that advances the state of knowledge and trains graduates as field leaders.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering  |  Duration: BS-to-PhD 72 credits; MS-to-PhD 60 credits (sample plans span four years)  |  Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

Electives (27-33 BS track, 15-21 MS track credits), Graduate Research Seminar (6), Graduate Teaching (3) and 30-36 dissertation credits. Requires a qualifying exam, a dissertation committee of at least five members and an oral proposal defense.

Career pathways

Entry-level academic positions and research positions in industry and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requirements to the PhD program in ECE are identical to the CoE requirements. The transfer policy complies with the rules of the graduate school.

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: BS-to-PhD 72 credits; MS-to-PhD 60 credits (sample plans span four years)

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