Program Overview

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program

Program Details

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Available

On campus

Program Overview

Enhance your engineering career with the advanced technical and leadership skills you’ll gain in Stevens’ electrical engineering Ph.D. program.

The electrical engineering Ph.D. program at Stevens is excellent preparation for leadership in all professional areas of the field. Through the program, doctoral students will advance their technical knowledge and develop strong leadership capabilities.

Here, you’ll dive deep into the design and analysis of digital and electronics systems, power systems, the internet of things (IoT), robotics and wireless communications systems. You’ll work alongside renowned faculty at Stevens—as well as collaborators from other prestigious universities and national research centers—on interdisciplinary, high-impact projects. Throughout your Ph.D. program, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities such as the SMARTLab, which trains students in signal processing, machine learning, robotics and automation systems, and the WiMoLab, which explores advances in wireless communications and mobile computing.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers dynamic opportunities to explore leading-edge research within a close community of faculty mentors. You'll be able to study under a faculty mentor in the area that you find most exciting:

• Wireless Communications
• Signal Processing and Systems Control
• Robotics and Smart Systems
• Power and Energy Systems
• Bio-Electromagnetics
• Data Engineering
• Applied Artificial Intelligence

The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options

Stevens electrical engineering Ph.D. students go on to become highly regarded professors and research fellows in academia and leaders in various industries. Stevens’ location in the New York City metropolitan area offers students networking and collaboration opportunities with potential employers in a variety of fields, including engineering services, technology, telecommunications, defense, manufacturing, finance and government.

Program Admission Requirements

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applicants with a master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering (up to 30 credits may be transferred to Stevens’ Ph.D. program). Applicants carrying a GPA of 3.5 or higher are preferred.

Exceptionally well-qualified applicants with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering and a background that demonstrates the potential to perform independent research may be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, from an accredited institution
• Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
• Statement of Purpose
• $60 non-refundable Application Fee
• Proof of English language proficiency
• A competitive GRE or GMAT score (required for both part-time and full-time applicants)
• Resume/CV
• Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.

Curriculum Overview

View objectives, outcomes, and other Ph.D. curriculum details in the most recent academic catalog.

Each Ph.D. curriculum must also adhere to the institution-wide standards listed in the doctoral handbook.

Fellowships & Assistantships

Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.

STEM Designated Degree Programs

The four fields comprising STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – offer a wide variety of professions that are classified as some of the highest-growing and highest-paying jobs right now and in the future.

And for international students, the demand for STEM-related professionals in the United States can open the door for an extended stay.

An ever-growing list of eligible programs across all levels is available here.

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