PhD in Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University

    PhD in Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University

    PhD in Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University

    The Electrical Engineering is a PhD degree offered by West Virginia University on the Morgantown campus in United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the Morgantown campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 16, 2027.

    About PhD in Electrical Engineering

    The Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) degree program is intended for students who have an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline, and wish to broaden their depth of understanding in one or more areas of the field.   Program graduates will be qualified to pursue careers in industry, government, or further academic study. The Doctor of Philosophy program should be considered by those with superior academic achievement and who desire to pursue a career of research or teaching.  

    Program Educational Objectives

    The objective of the Electrical Engineering graduate degree programs is to produce graduates who have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will ensure success in professional positions in business, industry, research, government service, or in further graduate or professional study.

    Specific outcomes that will be achieved by graduates of the program are:

    1. Achieve a depth of proficiency in a specific field of Electrical Engineering by completing major courses in one of four areas: electronics and photononics; systems and signals; computer systems; or software and knowledge engineering.
    2. Achieve a breadth of understanding of Electrical Engineering by completing minor coursework requirements in another area, and by participation in graduate seminar requirements.
    3. Demonstrate professionalism and communication skills through completion of coursework, project, thesis defense or doctoral defense.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University

    Entry Requirements

    You must have a bachelor's degree from a properly recognized institution.

    The minimum cumulative grade-point average (GPA) is 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. Some programs have higher minimum GPA requirements. Please consult with a representative from your program for details.

    Tips:

    WVU considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study. 

    Applicants with 3-year bachelor’s degrees can be reviewed for admission to graduate programs. We recommend asking your program contact if your coursework meets their expectations.

    WVU doesn’t require external credential evaluations. We can convert your GPA based on your academic records.

    WVU will accept the GPA, credential equivalency, and university recognition status from official WES ICAP evaluations if provided. This does not apply to other evaluation agencies.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University

    Application Fee 60

    How to Apply for PhD in Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University

    1. Research the admission requirements for WVU and your program

    2. Establish English language proficiency

    3. Create an account and complete the graduate application

    4. Upload unofficial transcripts and supplemental materials

    5. Pay the non-refundable $60 application fee to submit the application

    6. Check your checklist and provide any required items

    7. After application approval, send official transcript for admission

    8. Plan for your travel and arrival

    PhD in Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    West Virginia University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Morgantown

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