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PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The ECE PhD is intended for students pursuing research or collegiate teaching careers, with advanced coursework, a qualifying process normally completed in the first two years, and a doctoral dissertation in an area of emphasis built with the advisor.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering Division, EECS  |  Duration: Typically candidate in year 3 and degree within 5 years with a bachelor's entry; within 4 years with a relevant master's  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Areas of emphasis include electromagnetics, computer vision, control, embedded systems, VLSI, MEMS, networks, photonics, power and energy, quantum, robotics, signal processing and machine learning, and solid state and nanotechnology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

ECE graduate admissions: generally an undergraduate degree in engineering, physics or mathematics; 3.5/4.0 undergraduate GPA with emphasis on fundamental and area-specific courses; 3 letters of recommendation (at least 2 from faculty or instructors); research experience (especially for PhD); English proficiency test for non-native speakers. Admitted 2025-2026 average GPA 3.7. GRE general test scores are no longer included in PhD admissions.

Requirements published at program group level.

Duration: Typically candidate in year 3 and degree within 5 years with a bachelor's entry; within 4 years with

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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