Overview

The Electrical Engineering - Mathematical Sciences program of study at University of Nevada, Las Vegas prepares graduate students with complementing educational components covering electrical engineering and mathematics, which is the basis of all engineering.
The culminating experience in the Ph.D. program in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is centered about developing new knowledge focused around a specific theme embodied in the form a well-written and orally defended dissertation. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UNLV offers a number of program options leading to the Ph.D. degree in the Field of Electrical Engineering. Specific major areas of study currently available include: Communications, Computer Engineering, Control System Theory, Electromagnetics and Optics, Electronics, Power Systems, Signal Processing, and Solid State Materials and Devices.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will:

Demonstrate strong technical knowledge in electrical engineering field by successfully completing course work, by passing a qualifying exam and a comprehensive exam, and by integrating knowledge learned in this course work into a dissertation.

Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical information both orally and in writing at an acceptable level of proficiency by completing a well written dissertation and presenting the work in their dissertations during an oral dissertation exam.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Communication Systems

Wireless and Mobile Communication Systems

Coding with Applications in Computers and Communication Media

Advanced Analog IC Design

Nonlinear Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

69 SCH

69 - 72

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Mathematics View 109 other PhDs in Electrical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must satisfy the minimum requirements of the Ph.D. – Electrical Engineering program, and the M.S. – Mathematics program. If denied by one program, the applicant will have the option of proceeding with a single degree program with departmental approval.

Tuition Fee

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International

25985 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25985 USD per year during 72 months.
National

25695 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25695 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

7553 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7553 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Las Vegas

880 - 1430 USD /month

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