Overview

Career Opportunities

Graduates from the doctoral program in Computer Engineering (Electrical Engineering) at Arizona State University are able to analyze and synthesize key theories and methods used in the field of computer engineering. They can generate and evaluate new theories, methods and designs that can advance the field of computer engineering.

More specifically, program graduates have the knowledge and skills they need to fundamentally advance and develop new paradigms for the design, system integration, testing, evaluation and deployment of the state-of-the-art hardware and software for systems that include computing, communications and networking (wired and wireless), control functions, sensing, signal processing and actuation.

These skills can be applied in high-demand growth areas, such as autonomous systems and robotics; distributed, dependable and secure systems; as well as in embedded systems for media processing and communications. Career examples include:

computer engineering professor
computer engineering researcher
computer hardware engineer
computer systems engineer
systems software engineer

Programme Structure

What you will learn:

When you are able to solve complex interconnected hardware and software challenges in support of efficient ubiquitous computing found in smartphones and elsewhere, you'll also be able to foster agile and innovative thinkers.
The PhD program builds on the basics of electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics and physical sciences. Students can take courses and participate in projects across two schools and among the core areas.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution of recognized standing in a related field such as computer engineering, computer science, computer systems engineering or electrical engineering.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
GRE scores
proof of English proficiency

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

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 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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