About PhD Program,
The University of Washington Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering’s graduate programs prepare students to impact the future and address pressing challenges in healthcare, energy, the environment, communication and more.
Located in Seattle, Washington, graduate students are in close proximity to prominent technology companies as well as a vibrant start-up community, making UW ECE an ideal location to launch a career. Graduates enjoy rewarding positions at research institutions or in industry, working for companies such as Boeing, Microsoft, Honeywell, Intel, Apple, Amazon, Philips, T-Mobile, Lockheed Martin and more.
The Ph.D. program prepares students for work in academia or industry as independent researchers and scholars. It is the highest degree awarded in the field. Students work closely with distinguished faculty on research and pursue their own innovative projects, preparing them to make a difference in the world.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The degree requirements for UW ECE Ph.D. students have been established by the UW Graduate School and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. The Ph.D. program generally takes 5–7 years to complete. Ph.D. students must identify a faculty adviser before the end of their first year in the program.
Students must complete a minimum of 90 credits, including the following:
- 90 credits as a graduate student; at least 60 credits must be completed at the University of Washington.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All admitted Ph.D. students are funded for four years of academic study through research and teaching assistantships, fellowships and departmental support provided they are making satisfactory progress toward their degree. The majority of our master’s students are self-funded.
- Tuition, Fees & Funding
- UW ECE Graduate Fellowships
- Irene C. Peden Fellowshipfor female Ph.D. students in UW ECE
- NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) for Accelerating Quantum-Enabled Technologies (AQET)
- UW Clean Energy Institute (CEI) Graduate Fellowships
- UW Graduate School List of Fellowships
Application Requirement,
GRE
Application Fee
Areas of Interest
Statement of Purpose
Three Letters of Recommendation
Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts
English Language Proficiency – Required for New International Applicants
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
A $90 application must be paid online as part of the online application.
