$30,746 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] Electrical Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering at Harvard University allows students to complete this course in 5 years.
- There are two options to complete this program. They are thesis-based and non-thesis-based or project-based.
- The students to faculty ratio for this program is 16:1.
- Some of the main courses that students will study in this program are:
- Electromagnetism
- Physical laws
- Control engineering
- Electronics
- Power engineering
- Electric vehicles
- Electrical engineering covers a range of research areas from devices (such as lasers and robotics) to systems (such as computer architecture and the human brain).
- The emphasis on practice infused with fundamental science and mathematics offers ample research opportunities, both theoretical and experimental, at the forefront of the field and its interdisciplinary applications.
- Career positions may include:
- Hardware Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Avionics Technician
- Electronics Technician
- Electronics Engineer
- Software Engineer, etc with an average salary of 36,475 USD per year.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $25464 | $25464 | $25464 | $25464 |
| Health Insurance | $4040 | $4040 | $4040 | $4040 |
| Others | $1242 | $1242 | $1242 | $1242 |
| Total Fees | $30746 | $30746 | $30746 | $30746 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 292 | 340 | 2 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must register full-time until receipt of the degree, for a minimum of two years.
- At the discretion of the program, this requirement can be reduced up to one year (eight courses: 32 credits) if academic credit is given for work done elsewhere.
- In addition, those admitted must have completed the equivalent of a senior-level course in the area of theoretical courses related to this program.
- Minimum grade point ‘B+’ (75% – 79%) is required to enroll in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year UG degree with a first-class from a NAAC-accredited institution.
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum of 292 for better a chance of admission.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide.