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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering University of Nevada Las Vegas University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA

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USD 26658

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 95

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNLV offers a program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Engineering in the Field of Electrical Engineering. Specific major areas of study currently available include: Communications, Computer Engineering, Control System Theory, Electromagnetics and Optics, Power Systems, Signal Processing, and Solid State Materials and Devices. One may be admitted to the Ph.D. program by one of two mechanisms. The Conventional Option requires the student to complete a M.S. Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Direct Ph.D. Option allows those undergraduates with outstanding undergraduate backgrounds to enter the Ph.D. program without having to complete a M.S. Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. All requirements leading to a Ph.D. are still required beyond the B.S. Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering excluding the completion of a Master thesis.

Learning Outcomes

The Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering program strives to provide a learning centered environment where accomplished faculty share their experience and knowledge with students so that graduates of the program can:

  • Demonstrate a strong technical knowledge in their field so that they can lead and direct engineering and scientific industry teams in their chosen field of study.
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn independently and generate new knowledge in their chosen field of study.
  • Reach the highest academic level with the potential to become a leader and an authority in Electrical Engineering.
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Additional Information

Program Level Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Regionally accredited bachelor's degree. Regionally accredited master's degree also required for post-master's tracks.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    26658

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 95

    Application Fee
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    11600 Per year

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