Overview

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts University is a growing interdisciplinary department with a focus on research and education in a wide variety of sub-disciplines, ranging from image and signal processing to nanoscale engineering.

Career outcomes

Tufts electrical and computer engineers go on to great things. Some are entrepreneurs, founding or working at start-ups.

Others are pursuing careers at some of the world's leading technology companies, like Google, Amazon Robotics, Fitbit, Nest, and Intel, or have used their engineering education in different industries altogether, going to work for Fidelity Investments and the New York Stock Exchange.

Programme Structure

Typical areas available for dissertations include:

solid-state materials with an emphasis on optoelectronic and solar energy applications
microwave devices and systems
electromagnetics
plasma physics
microprocessor applications
computer architecture
microelectronics
digital electronics
nonlinear optics
circuit theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Medford, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Personal Statement
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores required for all other applicants.
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)
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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

Free
Out-of-State

Free
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

Free

Additional Details

The tuition for PhD students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is fully covered by Tufts tuition scholarships.

Living costs

Medford

United States

1458 - 3019 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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