Join the electrical engineering PhD program
The electrical engineering PhD program: Turning curiosity into engineering expertise
Students in our electrical engineering doctoral degree program work with world-renowned faculty to design and conduct independent electrical engineering research that makes an original contribution to the field. Throughout their studies, students take courses that support their research and prepare them for success in industry or academia after graduation.
Some examples of past electrical engineering doctoral research students conducted include work in revolutionary power grid situational awareness technology, award-winning flexible medical electronics and creating realistic smell in virtual reality.
Application deadlines
Fall semester:
Preference is given to complete electrical engineering PhD degree program applications received by December 31. Admission results should be available by March 1. Applications received after this preferred deadline will be considered.
Spring semester:
Preference is given to complete electrical engineering PhD degree program applications received by July 31. Admission results should be available by October 1. Applications received after this preferred deadline will be considered.
Contact information
To learn more about the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering and its degree programs, please contact the main offices at:
Physical address:
Goldwater Center 208
650 E. Tyler Mall
PO Box 875706
Tempe, AZ 85287-5706
Mail code: 5706
For information regarding courses, registration, student advising, admissions, orientation programs and requirements for transfer students, please contact an advisor for your degree level.
Phone: (480) 965-3424, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
[email protected] — monitored daily
[email protected] — inquiries and questions specific to the online program