OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Elite R1 doctoral program focusing on power systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, communications telemetry, and quantum computing devices.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with min. 3.2 GPA
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 90+
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE General scores evaluated
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of academic purpose detailing research specialization
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of recommendation from research faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full graduate fellowship covering 100% of tuition plus $30,000 annual living stipend and health insurance
- Application fee
- $75
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Fully funded doctoral candidate)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Fall Priority)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Howard University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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