Ph.D. Minimum Admission Requirements:
There are two options in the Ph.D. program: the post-M.S. option and the direct option.
The minimum admission requirements for the Ph.D. program are as follows:
• Admission to the Post-M.S. Option requires a master’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Optics.
• Admission to the Direct Option requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Optics. An exceptional record is required for admission into the Ph.D. Direct Option. This option is not available to students who have already completed at least one semester under the UA ECE master’s program. This option is not available to students who have already completed a master’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or Optics.
• Grade-point average must be competitive.
• GRE scores must be competitive (incl. Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing). Exceptions for the PhD program requirement may be made for applicants who have completed a BS or MS degree in ECE or a related field at a U.S. university.
• Applicants whose native language is not English are required by the Graduate College to submit a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT). See the UA Graduate Catalog for a discussion of exemptions.
- 3 letters or recommendation are required, the letter must be on letterhead and signed by the recommender.
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Arizona. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
