Overview

Objectives

The objectives of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program of the American University of Beirut are to:

provide students with research opportunities to acquire a depth of knowledge in one specialization area of electrical and computer engineering and familiarity with allied areas

provide opportunities for doctoral students to develop competence in performing independent research, communicating effectively, and learning independently, • advance the state of electrical and computer engineering research at AUB, in Lebanon, and the region

and advance the state of the art in electrical and computer engineering

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical Engineering

Communications Engineering for Genetics and Bioinformatics

Digital Integrated Circuits

Reliability and Statistical Design

Advanced Computer Architecture

VLSI for Communications and Signal Processing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

97

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IELTS

7

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beirut, Lebanon

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

97

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic transcripts from the institution(s) of higher education attended by the applicant

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores

A written statement of purpose

Three letters of recommendation

A portfolio that includes a resume and samples of work

An interview conducted with the ECE Graduate Committee (EGC) in person, by phone or over the Internet

Satisfaction of the university requirements for admission to PhD programs

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14220 USD / year

≈ 14220 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14220 USD / year

≈ 14220 USD / year

Living costs

Beirut

Lebanon

750 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.