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

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the program are expected to have:

a breadth of knowledge in electrical and computer engineering, and a depth of knowledge in their specific area of research

an ability to identify and define research problems

experience in performing research and communicating the results effectively

experience in doing independent academic work.

and a published contribution to the existing literature 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

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Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

97

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering Computer Sciences

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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97

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Other requirements

General requirements

Program requirements:

The major area has to be in one of the ECE areas.

Students must take at least 4 graduate courses, including courses prior to admission to the PhD program, in their PhD major area.

Students must also take at least 2 graduate courses in their PhD minor area, including courses taken prior to admission to the PhD program.

The minor courses have to be from one of the ECE areas.

Admission 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

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Beirut

750 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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