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Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Carbondale campus — Carbondale, Illinois, United States

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 28,170
Application Fee
USD 65
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The School of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering (ECBE) offers programs of study and research leading to: i) the Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, ii) the Master of Science (M.S.) degree (thesis/non-thesis) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and iii) the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The School provides a rich environment for educational, research, and professional advancement in the following areas: Electrical Systems: Electric Energy & Renewables, Power Systems, Electricity Markets, Electric Vehicles, Optics & Photonics, Optical Imaging, Antennas. Microelectronics: Electronic Design Automation, Emerging Nanoscale and Quantum Technologies, VLSI Circuits, Integrated Systems, 3-D Chip Design, Sensors, Electronics for Harsh Environments. Signals and Communications, and Control: Image Processing, Signal Processing, Computer Vision, Telecommunications, Communication Networks, Wireless Energy Harvesting for IoTs, Terahertz Technology, Control Systems, Robotics. Hardware and Firmware: Computer Architectures, Embedded Systems, Network Systems, Robotics, Programmable Logic Controllers, Internet of Things (IoT) Devices. Systems Software: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Energy-Aware Computing, Digital Design Automation, Multi-Core Programming, High-Performance Scientific Computing, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Programming. Medical Devices: Biomedical Instrumentation, Biomedical Imaging, Advanced Manufacturing, Biophotonics and Medical Electronics, Biosensors. Biological Systems: Drug Screening and Precision Diagnostics, Neural Stimulation and Pain Analysis, Kinematics and Mechanobiology.
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
Doctoral / PhD
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 28,170
Application fee
USD 65
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Carbondale campus

Carbondale, Illinois, United States

1263 Lincoln Drive

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1869 as the state’s second teachers college – with a dozen academic departments and an inaugural class of 143 – SIU Carbondale is the flagship campus of the Southern Illinois University System. It is a strong, diverse, student-centered, research-intensive, and comprehensive university that earned the prestigious 2015 community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. That designation reflects a longstanding commitment to service and outreach; in 2013 alone, 237,000 residents of central and southern Illinois benefited from 578 initiative...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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