Overview

There are several active research areas in the ECE Department, including Communications, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Distributed Networking, Embedded Systems, Metamaterials, Optoelectronic Devices, Power Distribution, Alternative Energy Sources, and Nanotechnology.

Features

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell provides an education based on excellent teaching and cutting-edge research to qualify students as leaders in both industrial and academic environments.

It is distinguished by an extensive set of courses in all of the major disciplines within electrical and computer engineering fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electromagnetic Materials and Waves
Quantum Electronics for Engineers
Control Systems
Power Electronics
Communications Theory
Solid State Electronics
Software Engineering
Computer Architecture and Design
Network Design: Principles, Protocols and Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must have a BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or their equivalent from a recognized college or university with an acceptable quality of prior academic work.
Applicants must submit official transcripts of all prior undergraduate and graduate courses.
Each applicant must submit an official report of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores, as well as three letters of recommendation.
The TOEFL exam is required for students from abroad whose native language is not English.

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

29250 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

16672 USD / year

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Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 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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