Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)
STEM Course
5 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$5,721/Yr
$5,721 /Yr
- The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California is a 5.5-6 years program.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, preparing for careers in academia or industry.
- The EECS preliminary requirement consists of two components:
- Oral Examination
- Breadth Courses
- Electrical Engineering students are expected to complete two courses of at least 3 units each in two areas of EECS outside their oral exam area.
- Students get the opportunity to study with the faculty who have won many prestigious awards including the National Medal of Science, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and four ACM Turing Awards
- These courses must be graduate or advanced undergraduate courses, and students must receive a grade of A- or better.
- The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.
- It has 190 active faculty members, 21 research areas, and 60 EECS-affiliated centers and labs.
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University of California, Berkeley ranks 2nd in Computer Engineering Programs and 3rd for Best Engineering Schools in 2020 according to U.S. News.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $5721 (USD 5721) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | $17564 (USD 17564) |
| Food | $8094 (USD 8094) |
| Health Insurance | $3044 (USD 3044) |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 (USD 564) |
| International differential fee | $7551 (USD 7551) |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $699 (USD 699) |
| Total Cost | $37516 (USD 37516) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $26544 (USD 26544) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
- Students must have undergraduate coursework includes mathematics through partial differential equations and advanced analysis, nuclear reactions, and thermodynamics.
- A GPA of 3.0 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
- The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
- College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The careers after graduation are:
- Programmer analyst
- Technical support engineer
- E-commerce business analyst
- Business continuity analyst
- Systems analyst
- Database developer
- Software developer
- UX designer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Richard A. Freund International Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 5,000/Yr$5,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
| SWE Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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|---|---|
| M.S Computer Science | Application Deadline (8th Dec 2023) |
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