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Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy

Design and build the next generation of new component and device technologies.

UND's Ph.D. in electrical engineering offers a customizable curriculum. You'll develop the expertise to research and design a variety of electrical-based technologies and advances. And, for those seeking a career in higher education, the electrical engineering doctoral program provides a clear path.

Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
4+ years
Credit hours:
90

Why earn a Ph.D. in electrical engineering?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
March 1* | May 1
Spring:
Aug. 1* | Oct. 1
Summer:
Dec. 1* | Feb. 1

*Priority deadline

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

From wireless devices, to electronic security, the smart grid and embedded systems, the future will be powered by electrical engineering. Those with the highest expertise will impact everything from the next generation of computing platforms, to the circuits that power a myriad of devices, as well as future innovations.

With the UND doctoral program in electrical engineering, you'll benefit from a curriculum that advances your electrical engineering education to the highest level, with opportunities to:

  • Customize the curriculum, research and training to meet your strongest interests and professional career goals.
  • Engage in both traditional engineering and complementary multidisciplinary studies.
  • Experience strong interaction between fellow engineering students, and high-quality research to advance teamwork skills to the highest level.
  • Gain advanced research expertise with the skills and knowledge to identify needs, define context and execute on applications.

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  • Learn the advanced skills and knowledge needed to invent and develop the next generation of powered components, computer platforms and devices.

  • Gain a deep expertise in electrical engineering, along with a breadth of knowledge in related areas, such as computers, aerospace or biomedical, to achieve your goals and objectives.

  • Develop a strong research methodology and apply it to a specific engineering problem, as directed by an adviser.

  • Be well-prepared for advanced professional practice, teaching or a career in research and creative activities.

  • Enhance your professional skills at 60+ free workshops offered through the UND School of Graduate Studies. Our goal is to provide you with the workforce skills and job search strategies to succeed.

  • Study at a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.

What can you do with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering?

162K

Electrical engineer salaries for the highest 10%

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

20K+

Projected job openings each year to 2031 for electrical and electronics engineers

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Electrical engineers comprise the second largest branch of the U.S. engineering community (behind software engineers). For many top companies, electrical engineers with the highest education are in high demand. A Ph.D. in electrical engineering from UND can put you in a good position to be considered by some of today's global leaders, or a teaching position in a higher learning institution.

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Jobs

UND electrical engineering Ph.D. graduates can expect a broad range of opportunities, including senior-level management or consulting. A very small sampling includes:

  • Senior research engineer
  • Senior electronics design engineer
  • Senior electrical engineer
  • Senior process engineer
  • Senior systems engineer
  • College professor or researcher

Careers with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering alumni can expect a range of opportunities in electrical engineering, and many have recently gone onto careers in top regional and global engineering firms like:

  • 3M
  • Boeing
  • Hitachi
  • IBM
  • Rockwell Collins
  • Raytheon
  • Air Force
  • NASA
  • NIST

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Courses

EE 434. Microwave Engineering. 3 Credits.

Review of transmission lines and plane waves, analysis of microwave networks and components using scattering matrices, analysis of periodic structures, transmission and cavity type filters, high frequency effects, microwave oscillators, amplifiers, and microwave measurement techniques. Prerequisite: EE 409 or consent of instructor. On demand.

EE 411. Communications Engineering. 3 Credits.

Mathematical definition of random and deterministic signals and a study of various modulation systems. Prerequisite: EE 314. On demand.

EE 428. Robotics Fundamentals. 3 Credits.

Fundamentals of robotic systems: modeling, analysis, design, planning, and control. The project provides hands-on experience with robotic systems. Prerequisite: MATH 266 or consent of instructor. On demand.

EE 430. Introduction to Antenna Engineering. 3 Credits.

Review of vector analysis and Maxwell's equations, wave propagation in unbounded regions, reflection and refraction of waves, fundamental antenna concepts, wire-and aperture-type antennas, wave and antenna polarization, antenna measurements, and computer-aided analysis. Prerequisite: EE 409 or consent of instructor. On demand.

EE 456. Digital Image Processing. 3 Credits.

Digital image retrieval, modification, enhancement, restoration, and storage. Image transformation and computer vision. The associated laboratory provides hands-on experiences. Prerequisite: EE 304 and EE 314. On demand.

EE 550. Biomedical Instrumentation. 3 Credits.

Introduction to circuits and systems that allow electrical technology to interface with biological systems. Prerequisite: EE 314, EE 316 and EE 421, or consent of instructor.

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UND is regarded as one of the top academic and research institutions in the nation for engineering. Our doctorate in mechanical engineering consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.

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