Ph.D. in Computer or Electrical Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department offers a program leading to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer or Electrical Engineering. The Ph.D. is a research-oriented degree awarded upon completion of a defined study program, demonstration of scholarly competence, a distinctive achievement in a special field, and demonstrated ability to do an independent, original investigation. Demonstration of substantial scholarly research accomplishments, rather than a mere accumulation of residence and course credits, is an essential consideration in awarding the Ph.D. degree.

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is one of the nation's premier research universities, offering a challenging hands-on curriculum that ensures our graduates are prepared to become tomorrow's leaders. UAH is a public national university located in Huntsville, AL, named one of the best places to live by U.S. News & World Report. Its students hail from all 50 U.S. states and more than 50 countries.

The university’s 505-acre campus, which includes 17 high-tech research centers and labs responsible for nearly $110 million in annual research expenditures, serves as the anchor tenant for the second-largest research park in the nation. It also maintains strong partnerships with federal agencies and commercial organizations that include the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, the Missile Defense Agency, the DIA Missile and Space Intelligence Center the U.S. Army Materiel Command.