PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham

University Rank:#62

The Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University is a Full Time PhD program offered at the university's main campus in Durham , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 5 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on January 10, 2027.

About PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

The department offers opportunities for study in a broad spectrum of areas within the disciplines of electrical and computer engineering. Research in the department is generally organized into research themes including biocomputing and biomedical devices and systems, circuits and systems, computer architecture and systems, nanosystems, electronic devices and materials, photonics, quantum computing, sensing and signals, and waves and metamaterials. Students typically affiliate with one of four areas of specialization: 1) computer engineering; 2) engineering physics; 3) microelectronics, photonics and nanotechnology; and 4) signals, information processing, and machine learning. Detailed descriptions of course offerings, faculty research interests, and degree requirements may be found on the department's website. Interdisciplinary opportunities that connect the ECE program with other engineering departments, computer science, the natural sciences, and the medical school are available. Students in the department may also be involved in research conducted in one of the Duke centers. Further, under a reciprocal agreement with neighboring universities, a student may include some courses offered at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University in Raleigh. Since an important criterion for admitting new students is the match between student and faculty research interests, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate the specialization area(s) in which they are interested.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University

Entry Requirements

Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts required with application submission; official transcripts required upon admission
Letters of Recommendation: 3 Required
Statement of Purpose: Required (See department guidance below)
RÃ©sumÃ©: Required
GRE Scores: GRE General (Optional for 2022)
English Language Exam: TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test required* for applicants whose first language is not English
*test waiver may apply for some applicants
GPA: Undergraduate GPA calculated on 4.0 scale required

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

English Program Requirements

If your first language is not English, you must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or the Duolingo English Test.

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University

Application Fee 95

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University

Duke University

United States of America, Durham