IllDoctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Electrical Engineering

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Dec 15, 2026

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Jan 15, 2027).

Documents Required

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

Statement of purpose

CV or resume

Personal statement short answers

Graduate College prompts; 250 words each.

ECE Preferences Form

Required for MS and Ph.D. applicants; research interest areas.

Recommendation letters x 3

Official transcript(s)

From all post-secondary institutions attended; English translation if needed. Unofficial copies for review; official credentials typically after admission.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate College minimum. Bachelor's in ECE or related field; MS holders in ECE/related should apply to the Ph.D.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Preparation to undertake research in electrical and computer engineering.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); Full admission status granted for IELTS 7.0.
TOEFL: 96 overall; Department minimum iBT 96; full admission status for scores greater than 102.
GRE: Optional; GRE general scores optional. GRE At Home accepted.

Historical admission data is not published.

Source

Visit the official program source