PenDoctor of Philosophy in Electrical EngineeringPennsylvania State University · University Park, Pennsylvania, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Personal statement

Description of relevant experiences, technical interests, and proposed field of study.

CV or resume

Current academic and professional history.

Supplemental application

Bulletin lists a supplemental application in addition to the Graduate School form.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters required.

Official transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended; English translation if needed. Official copies typically required after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; No published hard GPA cutoff on the current EE how-to-apply/bulletin admissions list. Applicants are expected to have a B.S. in electrical engineering; exceptional candidates from related fields are welcome.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; B.S. in electrical engineering expected; related fields considered.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Fox Graduate School GCAC-305 minimum. Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (Speaking 3.5) | Old scale: 80 overall (Speaking 19); Fox Graduate School GCAC-305 minimum. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.
GRE: Optional; GRE optional; submit to school code 2660 if sending scores.

Historical admission data is not published.