Overview

Students develop the analytical, technical and engineering design skills necessary to innovate and create electronic components, sensors and systems which are the foundation for mobile and deep space communications, optical networks, robotics, biomedical devices, renewable energy sources, power generation and distribution, vehicle electronics, imaging systems, and all consumer electronics.

Outcomes

Electrical Engineering degrees at North Carolina State University are a bridge to industry, designed to provide advanced learning and specialized training in the applied aspects of ECE technology.

Your success is at the forefront, with a variety of programs in-place to help you succeed as a researcher. These include panels and workshops covering research skills, Ph.D. careers in academia or industry, technical communication, and job hunting.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Bioelectronics Engineering
Communications and Signal Processing
Control, Robotics and Mechatronics
Electronic Circuits and Systems
Nanoelectronics and Photonics
Power Electronics and Power Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Ph.D. program requires a B.S. or M.S. in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science with an expectation of an overall GPA of at least 3.25.
The GRE is required for all programs of study but might be waived for NC State graduates or graduates from other US ABET accredited schools with good GPAs.
Admission is further limited by available room in the elected program of study, and meeting the minimum requirements as given above does not guarantee admission.

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

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Out-of-State

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4089 USD / year

≈ 4089 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 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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