Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Rice University, Houston, United States

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# 131QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

Engineering - Electrical and ElectronicMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Study Level

PHD

Program Learning Outcomes for PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering Students graduating from this program will: Identify and define relevant research topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering and conduct independent research with results that advance the state of the art in the field. Lead research and design groups by communicating innovative ideas effectively. Solve real-world problems by integrating knowledge gained in courses and through independent study. Degree Requirements for PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering Students are admitted to the PhD program only in the fall semester. ECE PhD students move through the program in stages, starting as first-year student, advancing to MS candidate, PhD-qualified student, and PhD candidate; each advancement requires the approval of the ECE graduate committee. Students entering with previous graduate work may follow a hybrid program developed in consultation with the faculty and the graduate committee. The first academic year concentrates on foundation coursework and developing a research area. Each student must successfully complete a project, ELEC 599, in his or her chosen area of research in lieu of an oral or written qualifying exam. In addition to enabling the faculty to evaluate the studentâ€™s research potential, the project encourages timely completion of the MS degree. The student must complete a masterâ€™s thesis and successfully defend it in an oral examination. Students who have already acquired a masterâ€™s degree elsewhere must also complete the ELEC 599 project, after which acceptance of their previous masterâ€™s degree will be determined by the graduate committee. No course in which the student earned a grade lower than a B- may count toward an MS or PhD. A candidate for the PhD degree must demonstrate independent, original research in electrical and computer engineering. After successful completion of all coursework, a student is eligible for PhD candidacy. The student then engages in full-time research, culminating in presentation of the PhD research proposal and then the completion and public defense of the PhD dissertation.

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Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Study Level

PHD

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

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2013
#101-150
2014
#101-150
2015
#101-150
2016
#101-150
2017
#101-150
2018
#151-200
2019
#151-200
2020
#151-200
2021
#=149
2022
#151-200
2023
#151-200
2024
#151-200
2025
#131

Ranking criteria

Overall

68.9

Academic Reputation

64.6

Citations per Paper

90.8

Employer Reputation

H-index Citations

66.1

International Research Network

55.2

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Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Rice University, Houston, United States

# 131QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

Engineering - Electrical and ElectronicMain Subject Area

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