Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering - Computing and Networking

Computing today is embedded in nearly every aspect of life.From edge devices to massive data centers, we are creating next-generation computer architectures, system architectures, software and networks that can respond to explosive global demand. Our work addresses security and privacy, energy, transistor scaling, reliability, verification and design methodologytesting, breaking and rebuilding these systems from the ground up for a more robust computing future.The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering doctoral program draws students from all over the world. Most candidates enter the program directly after completing an undergraduate degree in disciplines such as electrical engineering, computer science, or physics. Although our doctoral program is one of the largest at Princeton, its scale still allows students to receive personal attention and extensive faculty interaction.

All ofAll official Transcripts. A bachelor\u2019s degree or its foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts of your grades. Three letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to upload a transcript (may be unofficial at this time) including the key from all attended colleges or universities. The transcript must show the name of the student, name of the issuing institution, name of courses taken, and the grades received in those courses. The Graduate School does not have a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score requirement. If you are offered admission and accept our offer and have scored below a 27 on the Speaking sub-section of the TOEFL iBT or below an 8.0 on the Speaking sub-section of the IELTS you will be required to take an English placement test at the start of the fall term. Students who do not pass the test will be required to enroll in English Language Program classes. GRE General Test - optional/not required Additional departmental requirements Ph.D. applicants are required to select a research area of interest when applying. Optional: Applicants may submit a statement with their application, briefly describing how their academic interests, background, or life experiences would advance Princeton\u2019s commitment to diversity within the Graduate School and to training individuals in an increasingly diverse society. Please submit a succinct statement of no more than 500 words.