Overview

The PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at University of California, Berkeley combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, allowing students to prepare for careers in academia or industry.

Features

Our alumni(opens in a new tab) have gone on to hold amazing positions around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Electromagnetic Theory

Power Electronics

X-rays and Extreme Ultraviolet Radiation

Advanced Control Systems

Experiential Advanced Control Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts: Applicants may upload unofficial transcripts with your application for the departmental initial review. Unofficial transcripts must contain specific information including the name of the applicant, name of the school, all courses, grades, units, & degree conferral (if applicable).

Letters of recommendation: Applicants may request online letters of recommendation through the online application system. Hard copies of recommendation letters must be sent directly to the program, by the recommender, not the Graduate Admissions.

Evidence of English language proficiency: All applicants who have completed a basic degree from a country or political entity in which the official language is not English are required to submit official evidence of English language proficiency.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year
Out-of-State

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13140 USD / year

≈ 13140 USD / year

Living costs

Berkeley

United States

1750 - 2820 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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