Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
University of North Dakota

Program Details

The online Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering program offers a customizable curriculum that helps students develop the expertise to research and design a variety of electrical-based technologies. Students will gain the skills to impact everything from the next generation of computing platforms, to the circuits that power a myriad of devices and future innovations. Students engage in traditional engineering and complementary multidisciplinary studies while gaining the skills and knowledge to identify needs, define context, and execute applications.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

  • Robotics Fundamentals
  • Digital Image Processing
  • Microwave Engineering

Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in research engineering, academia, design engineering, systems engineering, and more. Online courses allow students to attend on their time, communicate with faculty and classmates, and take proctored exams. The future will be powered by electrical engineering. The online Ph.D. program allows students to gain the necessary skills to succeed in their careers.

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

% Online

Mostly Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of North Dakota is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

3.0 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Statement of Purpose/Intent

Additional Info

  • Requires a degree in engineering or a science-related field
  • Requires three campus visits, along with an in-person dissertation defense