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PhD Electrical Engineering at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, United States

Programme overview

The Tickle College of Engineering offers the PhD in Electrical Engineering on the Knoxville campus, with an optional Power Electronics concentration. Students complete coursework, a qualifying examination, a comprehensive examination and a public dissertation defense.

Faculty: Tickle College of Engineering  |  Department: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science  |  Duration: Minimum 72 total graduate credit hours for BS-only entrants (including 39 coursework hours); minimum 48 total graduate credit hours for entrants with an MS  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

At least half of the coursework in ECE or COSC courses at 500-level or above, at least 6 credit hours at 600-level, 3 hours of Graduate Seminar and a minimum of 24 credit hours of doctoral research and dissertation. The Power Electronics concentration adds four courses such as Power Electronic Circuits and Electric Drive System Control and Converter Design.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates are expected to hold a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

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.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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