The Electrical Engineering (Ph.D.) at the Illinois Institute of Technology is designed for ambitious students seeking to achieve mastery and make significant creative contributions to the field of electrical engineering. This doctoral program is ideal if you aspire to an academic or industrial research career, equipping you with the advanced knowledge and research capabilities to drive innovation. You will delve into complex areas of electrical engineering, preparing you to lead scholarly activities and advance the frontiers of knowledge in this critical discipline.
This Ph.D. program is studied full-time on campus over approximately four years, involving a minimum of 72 credit hours. Your journey will include rigorous coursework, general electives, and a substantial component of Ph.D. research, culminating in a thesis. You will engage in advanced study and research, developing your ability to conduct independent scholarly work. Upon graduation, you will be prepared for impactful roles in research and development, academia, and specialized engineering positions, equipped to tackle the most challenging problems in electrical engineering.