At a Glance

  • Flexibility
    Part Time | Full Time
  • Delivery Options
    On Campus
  • Degree
    PhD

Advance your expertise with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. Conduct leading-edge research in power systems, telecommunications, nanotechnology and more.

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Overview

Pursue groundbreaking innovation in areas such as signal processing, power systems, wireless communications, control systems and nanotechnology with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UMass Lowell. Designed for students passionate about advancing technology through research, this program prepares you to become an academic, industry or government leader.

You'll work alongside expert faculty from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering who are engaged in cutting-edge research and committed to mentoring doctoral students. Our program emphasizes theoretical depth and practical application, giving you the skills to address real-world engineering challenges with sophisticated solutions.

For complete program details and course descriptions, please visit the Academic Catalog.

Research

UMass Lowell's Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering offers dynamic research environments across key areas such as:

  • Control systems
  • Digital signal processing
  • Nanotechnology
  • Microwave technology
  • Optoelectronic and optical devices and systems
  • Power systems
  • Telecommunications
  • Wireless communications

UMass Lowell is a Research 1 (R1) University, the highest status held by universities in the U.S. You'll have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and can collaborate with research centers like the Center for Advanced Computation and Telecommunications and the Photonics Center. 

Many projects are funded by federal agencies such as the NSF, NIH, DoD, and NASA, giving you opportunities to work on nationally impactful research.

Explore Electrical Engineering Research  Meet Our Faculty

Funding Opportunities

UMass Lowell strives to provide full financial support for all admitted doctoral students. The first two years are typically funded through Teaching Assistantships (TA) plus summer research support, while funding for subsequent years is through Research Assistantships (RA). Assistantships are contingent upon availability and may be subject to change.

Admissions

  • Application:
  • Application Fee: $75
  • Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
  • Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required.
  • Test Scores: Please send test scores to EngineeringCAS using school code 4530. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all Doctor of Philosophy programs and for the Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. It is accepted but not required for other master's applicants.

All materials must be received before your application is reviewed. To add documents before review, log in and select “Program Materials.”

International Applicants

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country’s national language, please submit one of the following scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79+
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5+
  • Duolingo: 115+
  • ASC English: Level 6+
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53+

For the TOEFL, please send your scores to EngineeringCAS using the school code B887.

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