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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
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 97
Credits
48 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Energy & Power Engineering Computer SciencesAcademic requirements
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 97
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- Accidents
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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
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International
13140 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1095 USD per credit during 48 months. -
National
13140 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1095 USD per credit during 48 months.
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.
Funding
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