Program Overview

PhD in Computer Engineering Program

The PhD in Computer Engineering program at Case Western Reserve University offers a path for lifelong professional and personal achievement. The Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering provides doctoral degrees in areas such as Computer Engineering, with a focus on pushing the field forward in domains including reconfigurable processors, embedded systems development, very large-scale integration (VLSI) design, AI/ML, and emerging computing paradigms.

Program Structure

The PhD program consists of:

• 36 credit hours of coursework, including departmental core courses
• 18 credit hours of PhD thesis work
• Passing the research qualifying exam (oral proposal)
• Passing the written qualifying exam

Research and Facilities

Students have access to a range of facilities and resources, including:

• The Neural Engineering Center
• The Great Lakes Energy Institute
• Sears think[box]
• The Electronics Design Center Students are also surrounded by top hospitals, such as:
• Cleveland Clinic
• University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
• MetroHealth Medical Center
• The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center These resources provide opportunities for research and collaboration.

Financial Support

PhD students receive financial support through:

• University fellowships
• Research grants from areas such as:
  • The Cleveland Foundation
  • Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
  • The state of Ohio

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the program go on to work in top nanotech and robotics companies, and often collaborate with faculty and staff on research post-graduation, generating solutions and leaving their mark on science.