Overview

Students at the University of South Florida, under the guidance and in collaboration with their major professors and dissertation committee, pursue original research topics in cutting-edge areas of electrical engineering culminating in a doctoral dissertation.

Careers

The PhD in Electrical Engineering is designed to prepare students for advanced careers in academia and research institutions, and for leadership positions in industrial research and development organizations, consulting, etc.

Programme Structure

Major research areas include:

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Automation and Control Systems
Biomedical Systems
Communication, Networking, and Signal Processing
Cyberphysical Systems
Cybersecurity
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Network Science
Nanoelectronics and Semiconductor Devices and Systems
Renewable Energy and Power Systems
Wireless and Microwave

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

72 post-baccalaureate; 42 post-masters

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A student with a BS in Engineering program is eligible to enter the MSEE program. A student without a BS in engineering can be evaluated on a case by case basis and may be required to take additional courses prior to admission.
Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution are required with your application packet. Certificates, diplomas and transcripts in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified, complete and literal English translation.
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language, and who have not earned at least a bachelor’s degree in the U.S.
At least three (3) letters of recommendation are required with your application packet.
A brief statement indicating your past and current interests and activities relevant to the electrical engineering program.
An updated copy of your academic or professional resume.
The General GRE test (Verbal and Quantitative) is required.

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

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Out-of-State

19980 USD / year

≈ 19980 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8702 USD / year

≈ 8702 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 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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