Overview

About the program

The PhD in Electrical Engineering at Florida Atlantic University also prepares students for careers as research scientists at high-tech companies and research labs, and senior positions in electrical engineering related fields.

Programme Structure

Topics of study include:

robotics and autonomous systems
wireless communications
signal processing and acoustics
renewable energy
nanotechnology
brain modeling
smart sensing
medical imaging
RF engineering
engineering applications to biomedical and health fields

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Boca Raton, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline
GPA of 3.3 in the last 60 credits attempted in the relevant field
GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
Two (2) letters of recommendation
A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 120 months.
National

19792 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19792 USD per year during 120 months.
In-State

7592 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7592 USD per year during 120 months.

Living costs for Boca Raton

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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