PhD Programs

Our PhD programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering provide both post-bachelors and post-masters applicants the opportunity for study in a broad range of areas, many of which overlap with other disciplines within the College and the University.

Tremendous Research Opportunities

ECE faculty members boast international reputations and provide students with opportunities for research, for example, in such areas as:

For more information
  • Engineering PhD Handbook
  • ECE Student Resources
  • College of Engineering

    • Solid State Materials and Devices
    • Photonics
    • Electromagnetics
    • Space and Science Technology
    • Computer Networking and Distributed Systems
    • Computer Engineering
    • Software Engineering and Applications
    • Signal and Image Processing
    • Machine Learning and Statistical Signal Processing
    • Communication and Sensor Networks

    The ECE PhD Student Experience

    As an electrical or computer engineering PhD student, you will pursue theoretical and empirical studies in a topic area determined by your interests and those of your faculty research advisor. As a student in Boston, you will be in the midst of a vibrant high-tech research community where external collaborations with industry, government, and other universities are common. However, your experience will likely not be limited to Boston; PhD students are supported by the Department to present their work at many key conferences around the world.

    How to Apply

    Graduate student admissions information, including the online application, can be found on the College of Engineering Graduate Admissions website.