PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
About This Programme
A 54-credit research doctorate across signal processing, communications and networking, embedded and cyber-physical systems, IoT, machine learning and power systems, with a 30-credit dissertation. Prepares graduates for independent research in academia, industry and government.
Course Highlights
- Jointly offered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Research spans signal processing/communications/networking, electromagnetics, computer architecture, embedded/cyber-physical and IoT, big-data analytics, cybersecurity, robotics and control, power and energy, computer vision, and machine/deep learning and AI
- Written and oral qualifying examination
- Original-research dissertation with public final oral defence
What You'll Study
3-credit required methods course + at least 21 elective credits + seminar + qualifying exam, plus a 30-credit dissertation (ECE 799); written and oral qualifying examination, then proposal and public defence.
Required Courses (33 credits incl. dissertation)
- ECE 703 Research Methods3 credits
- ECE 790 Qualifying Examination0 credits
- ECE 795 Doctoral Seminar0 credits
Elective Courses (min 21 credits)
- ECE 735 Integrated Circuits for High-Speed Frequency and Clock Synthesis3 credits
- ECE 741 Experimental Methods in RF and Microwave Engineering3 credits
- ECE 743 Advanced Power Electronics3 credits
- ECE 745 Microwave Remote Sensing3 credits
- ECE 750 Reinforcement Learning3 credits
- ECE 760 Impairments Compensation in RF Transmitters3 credits
- ECE 761 Sustainable Energy and Smart Grid3 credits
- ECE 762 Advanced Modeling and Optimization3 credits
- ECE 763 Advanced Queuing Systems3 credits
- ECE 764 Data-driven Science for Adaptive and Intelligent Control Systems3 credits
- ECE 765 Smart Multi-Object Design3 credits
- ECE 766 Smart City Architecture, Modeling and Applications3 credits
- ECE 767 Computational Intelligence3 credits
- ECE 768 Advanced Topics in Generative Artificial Intelligence Systems3 credits
- ECE 771 Wireless and Mobile Security3 credits
- ECE 772 Probabilistic Graphical Models3 credits
- ECE 773 VLSI Testing3 credits
- ECE 774 Advanced Wireless Communications3 credits
- ECE 794 Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering3 credits
Dissertation
- ECE 799 Dissertation30 credits
Entry Requirements
A written and oral qualifying examination is taken during the programme.
Careers
Academic, research, government and senior R&D/industry roles in electrical and computer engineering.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed/accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; AUS is institutionally US-accredited by MSCHE (Middle States).
Programme Details
Award
PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or a related area, min CGPA 3.0/4.0, plus IELTS 6.5 (or TOEFL iBT 80).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Sharjah
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 73,980/yr
Apply online at apply.aus.edu with transcripts, a CV, references and a statement of purpose where required. The graduate application fee is AED 450 + 5% VAT. AUS offers graduate assistantships to qualified applicants.