PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD - ECE)

Thank you for your interest in the PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD-ECE) degree program is a comprehensive program that offers students a deep understanding of the foundations of research, enabling them to conduct their own dissertations on a variety of topics. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to address the complex challenges that arise in the fields of electrical and computer engineering. 

The curriculum offered by the Departments of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering includes training in advanced topics such as electronics, computer architecture, signal processing, telecommunications, smart grids, artificial intelligence, and control systems. 

Guided by world-class faculty at the forefront of their fields, students benefit from a dynamic research environment and collaborations with top academic, industry, and government organizations to advance their expertise and pursue groundbreaking discoveries. The program is taught in English and is composed of three phases:

• core course, which includes a research methods course on key aspects of theoretical and applied research
• seven elective courses to suit the research interests of students with the aim of strengthening their knowledge in their area of research 
•  a doctoral dissertation, allowing students to develop cutting-edge research competencies and generate original scientific work that can be published in reputable international journals

Find our program brochure here.

Applying to AUS?

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For detailed information on applying and the required documents, please visit https://www.aus.edu/admissions/doctoral-degrees/application-requirements

For application deadlines and important dates, please visit https://www.aus.edu/admissions/doctoral-degrees/deadlines-for-doctoral-admissions

To view the tuition and fees, please visit https://www.aus.edu/admissions/doctoral-degrees/tuition-and-fees

To know about PHD assistantship opportunities, please refer to https://www.aus.edu/admissions/financial-grants-and-scholarships?t=phd--assistantships-and-employment
 

Applicants who earned their undergraduate degrees from universities outside the UAE must present a Certificate of Equivalency or a Qualification Recognition Report (QRR). For more information, please visit https://www.aus.edu/admissions/doctoral-degrees/qualification-recognition-report

For more information about the program, please contact:

Dr. Ahmed Osman

Professor and Head, Department of Electrical Engineering

+971 6 515 2556, aosmanahmed@aus.edu

For easy access and helpful information, please visit https://www.aus.edu/prospective-students
 

Once again, we thank you for your interest in AUS!

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