PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Arizona

Ph.D. Minimum Admission Requirements:

There are two options in the Ph.D. program: the post-M.S. option and the direct option.

The minimum admission requirements for the Ph.D. program are as follows:

• Admission to the Post-M.S. Option requires a masters degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Optics.

• Admission to the Direct Option requires a bachelors degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Optics. An exceptional record is required for admission into the Ph.D. Direct Option. This option is not available to students who have already completed at least one semester under the UA ECE masters program. This option is not available to students who have already completed a masters degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Optics.

• Grade-point average must be competitive.

• GRE scores must be competitive (incl. Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing). Exceptions for the PhD program requirement may be made for applicants who have completed a BS or MS degree in ECE or a related field at a U.S. university.

• Applicants whose native language is not English are required by the Graduate College to submit a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT). See the UA Graduate Catalog for a discussion of exemptions.

• 3 letters or recommendation are required, the letter must be on letterhead and signed by the recommender.