Ph.D.s in electrical and computer engineering are explorers of the information age who transform the world by leading trailblazing research that expands and create knowledge. The 21st century has witnessed such advances as the Smart Grid, ubiquitous fast internet access through wireless networks, artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that rival humans in performance, the Internet-of-Things, cloud computing, fiber-optic networks capable of transmitting trillions of bits per second, new computing paradigms such as quantum or neuromorphic computing, and many more. None of these advances would have happened without the dedication of researchers in electrical and computer engineering.
Which department am I in?
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Study options
Full Time
(6 Semesters)
Tuition fees
US$64,542.00
per year
Student Activities Fee - $470
Start date
August 2027
Venue
RIT - Main Campus
One Lomb Memorial Drive,
Rochester,
New York,
14623, Northeast, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Submit copies of official transcript(s) (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work, including any transfer credit earned.
Hold a baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited university or college. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) is recommended.
Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae.
Submit a statement of purpose for research which will allow the Admissions Committee to learn the most about you as a prospective researcher.
Submit two letters of recommendation.
Entrance exam requirements: GRE optional but recommended
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.