Our doctoral program in electrical engineering will develop your abilities to practice in increasingly complex and integrated electrical systems. You'll gain knowledge and skills with diverse applications in computer networking, communication, energy, signal processing, control systems and semiconductors. Our Industry Fellows Program will allow you to do dissertation work on the job with a global company, helping ensure employment when you graduate.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
Area(s) of Emphasis:
Program requires GRE: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: 3
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Assistantship Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | February 1 |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | August 15 |
| Summer | N/A | June 1 | February 1 |
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Electrical Engineering
Engineering Building 330
Program website
Application Contact
Mansoor Alam, Ph.D.
malam1@niu.edu
815-753-9974