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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering


Goal 8: Decent Work And Economic Growth

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities And Communities

Goal 4: Quality Education

Description

The Ph.D. program in EE has been offered since 1983. The department is currently offering Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in six specializations: Energy, Electromagnetics, Electronics, Control, Communications and Signal Processing. The program has always been popular and attracting an increased number of students both from reputable universities at KSA and worldwide. The criteria for admission to the program are highly selective. The program objectives are strongly aligned to the university mission that indicates commitment to “graduating leaders who are knowledgeable, skillful, and productive” as well as “creating new knowledge that makes a scholarly impact, provides innovative solutions, and contributes to the national economy”. The objectives emphasize original leading edge research, advancement of knowledge, profession skills and leadership.

Program Admission Requirements

Applicants to the Ph.D. program in EE must hold an M.S. degree in electrical engineering or related fields from an accredited university, with a GPA not less than 3.00 / 4.00 or equivalent, in addition to the general requirements set by the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies.

Interview and Recommendation Requirement:

  • It is highly recommended that applicants meet and be interviewed by a faculty member whose research area aligns with their interests before submitting their online application through the Graduate Office website.
  • Applications without a recommendation from a faculty member will not be evaluated or accepted by the EE Department.
  • This step helps us ensure that applicants are qualified and aligned with our research areas.

Email Follow-Up:

  • It is the responsibility of every applicant to check their email regularly, including the spam/junk folder, to make sure they do not miss any communication.
  • If the student is recommended by a faculty member and meets the requirements set by both the Graduate Office and the EE Department, they should expect to receive an email from the EE Graduate Admission Committee members for another departmental interview.
Decent Work And Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all

Industry, Innovation, And Infrastructure

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation

Sustainable Cities And Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable

Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all