The Electrical & Computer Engineering PhD (ECE) program at WPI inspires graduate students to deeply explore, investigate, and uncover groundbreaking research in the field.
As you pursue a PhD in electrical and computer engineering, you’ll work alongside our dedicated faculty researchers and industry and government partners to explore compelling issues and solve critical problems: to produce more efficient and reliable wireless networks, to develop new data security and cryptography techniques, to improve medical diagnostic equipment and wearable sensors, to develop embedded systems, to control robots, or to develop smart cities and renewable energy.
Curriculum for PhD in Electrical Computer Engineering
Candidates in the Electrical & Computer Engineering PhD program work alongside faculty who challenge you to strengthen your knowledge through advanced course work, original research in our extensive and well-funded innovative labs, special graduate seminars, and supplementary courses in areas such as mathematics, computer science, and physics.
The PhD in electrical and computer engineering also requires two minors, seminar attendance, a diagnostic exam, an area exam, and preparation and defense of a dissertation.
Research for Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD
WPI is proud to be the recipient of not one, but two National Science Foundation Research Traineeship programs. The programs provide exceptionally talented graduate students with specialized training and funding assistance to join careers at the forefront of technology and innovation. The programs are for graduate students in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs in STEM. Learn more.