PhD
August 23, 2016
Can I visit the Department?
The Department of Electrical Engineering hosts an invitation only Visit Days weekend for prospective graduate students. Applicants who have been selected will be notified personally, so please be sure to get your application completed on time and have current contact information. Applicants who wish to visit at other times should contact faculty (with whom they are interested in doing…
How do I apply?
Please use the online UW Graduate School form.
Do you accept transfer credit?
No. The Graduate School does not accept transfer credits for any doctoral programs.
Do you have online or distance learning?
Because of the intense nature of the program which includes a great deal of lab participation, it is not possible to do this program without being here in person.
If I have a Master’s degree, will the program be shorter for me?
It is unlikely that having a Master’s degree before entering our program will significantly impact how long it takes to complete your degree. It is not required for one to have a Master’s degree before applying to our PhD program.
How long does the program take to complete?
Our Master’s program generally takes 1.5 to 2 years. Our Ph.D. program generally takes 5 to 7 years to complete. Courses are typically chosen with the guidance of your advisors and supervisory committee, who take into consideration your individual career goals.