Electrical Engineering PhD

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The Electrical Engineering PhD program provides advanced study and training, focusing on cultivating research-level scholars. Graduates of this program showcase their aptitude by generating original and noteworthy contributions to signals, communications and networking, optics and photonics, solid state electronics, or energy systems through their dissertations.

Curriculum

Required Core & Electives (42-60 credits)

Students will work directly with their academic advisor to select courses that are meaningful for their research interests. Students need to complete at least 42 credits of coursework. Up to 36 MS credits can be accepted towards the required 42 credits. This is at the discretion of the advisor and the Graduate School. Students may select courses outside of EE that correlate with their background and research.

Dissertation (12-30 credits)

EE 699TUT - Dissertation Credits: 1 - 15

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time
Part Time

Credits Required

72 Hours

Time-To-Degree

5+ Years

Application Fee

$85

Admissions Tests**

GRE

Program Contact

Graduate Academic Coordinator
Electrical Engineering Department
230N Davis Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: kbartelo@buffalo.edu

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

** At least one of the admissions tests are required for admission. Test and score requirements/exceptions vary by program. Contact the department for details.