Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy in Electro-Optics

The University of Dayton is proud to be one of only a handful of academic institutions in the world to offer graduate degrees in electro-optics and photonics. Lasers, cameras, fiber-optics, lidar, holograms, semiconductor chip fabrication, and more all rely on optics and photonics.

Our world-class labs and research align with government labs and commercial industries, allowing you to obtain real-world and highly marketable skills. You'll also get the opportunity to present your work at leading international conferences and participate in internships at our partner industries.

Program Overview

The program consists of 60 degree credit hours.

Degree Information and Courses

The degree requirements and course descriptions can be found in the university catalog.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the online application, you should submit the following:

• Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked Issued to Student, and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
• Two letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
• A résumé.
• Results from the GRE are not required. However, candidates are welcome to submit a score in support of their application.

Applicants must have a master's degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics, or other appropriate program of study. Applicants should have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. In some cases, applicants with a GPA below 3.5 may be admitted on a conditional basis.

Additional requirements apply for international students.

Application Deadlines

There are no formal deadlines for applications. Students must be able to attend classes at the beginning of each semester. The inability to do so may result in a deferral of your start term.

Related Degrees and Programs

• Electro-Optics (M.S.)

Tuition and Financial Aid

Financial aid may be available for degree-seeking graduate students. To be considered, file the FAFSA. Once you have applied and been accepted to a graduate program, we will prepare your applicable aid for the upcoming year.

Research Opportunities

At UD, research is about more than innovation for the sake of discovery. Its about developing solutions to help others. Explore our research to discover how UD students collaborate with renowned faculty and researchers to pave the way to a better world.