Electrical Engineering: PhD
Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering
- Deadline
- Dec. 15
- Degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Residency
- 4 semesters
The goal of the doctoral program in the Department of Electrical Engineering is to educate the next generation of innovative engineers, through coursework, research, and a culminating student dissertation. Graduates go on to careers in academia and industry, and faculty, students, and alumni regularly publish in leading engineering publications. Research in the department is broadly divided into two areas: electronic circuits and systems and electronic materials and devices, with further concentrations available in each.
Updated: 09/24/2025
- Application Materials:
- GRE General Test recommended but not required
- TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for non-native speakers of English
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of intent
- Three letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts from each post-secondary institution required at the time of application. (Official transcript showing conferral of a bachelor's degree due upon enrollment.)
- Contact:
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Anthony Hoffman
John J. Huether Collegiate Professor, Associate Chair for Graduate Studies
Phone: (574) 631-4103
Email: ajhoffman@nd.edu