Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering

University of North Texas

Become a high-tech-job-creating entrepreneur of tomorrow with UNT’s first-of-its-kind Electrical Engineering Ph.D. program. An integrated entrepreneurship component is a unique and innovative feature of this doctoral program. We’re the first program in the nation to feature this requirement at the Ph.D. level, purposely engaging you in entrepreneurship and in the creation and use of intellectual property and patent development. You'll earn a minor in Entrepreneurship from the G. Brint Ryan College of Business in addition to your doctoral degree, providing you in-depth knowledge that helps you move your original ideas and results to the marketplace smoothly.Engineering classes and research are conducted at Discovery Park, a 300-acre research facility that brings together laboratories, offices and classrooms to maximize the potential for creativity, collaboration and technological innovation. The College of Engineering constantly assesses its degree programs with an eye on tomorrow's marketplace. The Department of Electrical Engineering is a pioneer in developing project-oriented curricula, giving students the opportunity to apply knowledge to tangible real-world needs.

College of Engineering