Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Candidates in the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in ECE are expected to make an original and significant contribution to knowledge in a specialized area. The ECE PhD program consists of passing a preliminary PhD evaluation, an individualized program of study, performing satisfactorily on a qualifying examination and completing a research dissertation. Students gain advanced knowledge of communications, control, networking and signal processing, computer engineering, electronic circuits, optoelectronics, RF, micro-and millimeter waves, and physical electronics. Students graduate with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in electrical and computer engineering.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering prepares graduate students to do meaningful research and acquire skills and insights vital to solving some of the world's most complex technological problems. Our graduate program offers a challenging and stimulating environment, covering optical, wireline and wireless communications, telecommunication networks, computer engineering, circuits, electromagnetics, physical electronics, optoelectronics, control, and signal processing. The depth of resources in the study of circuit design alone, with one of the largest faculty groups in the field in the UC system, distinguishes us from other programs, while our program in microwave communications and devices is unique.

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UC Davis requires academic records from each college-level institution you have attended. You will be instructed to upload scanned copies of your transcripts after you have submitted your online application.
A minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) from the institution where you have earned or will earn your bachelor's degree.
Three Letters of Recommendation
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Score: 80
IELTS - Minimum Score 7.0 on a 9-point scale