PhD Electrical Engineering at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Doctoral programme preparing students for research and innovation in areas such as renewable energy and next-generation wireless systems, spanning semiconductors, power, communications and RF systems.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Electrical Engineering | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Coursework includes Circuit Design for Wireless Communications, Industrial Controls and Power Electronics, with focus on semiconductors, power and communications, and RF systems and antennas. Students use vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers and simulation solvers.

Career pathways

Electrical engineer, researcher, educator; settings include industrial R&D, academia and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Baccalaureate in electrical engineering or a related field with at least a B average. Required: transcripts, official GRE scores (higher than 153 verbal, 155 quantitative, 3 analytical), CV/resume, personal statement, 2 letters of recommendation, academic writing sample. Preferred deadlines: March 1 (fall/summer), September 1 (spring).

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 applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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