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Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering (STEM)

Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

USA,Illinois

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60 Months

Duration

CAD 50,636/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, Illinois

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1890

Total Students: 8,565 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

10 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, United States

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering (STEM)

Program Overview

Illinois Tech’s Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering degree is awarded in recognition of mastery in the field of computer engineering and upon demonstrating the ability to make fundamental contributions to knowledge in that field.

Doctoral recipients will be capable of making a continuing effort toward the advancement of knowledge and achievement in research and other scholarly activities. This program is appropriate for those students with a master’s degree in computer and/or electrical engineering who are interested in pursuing an academic or industrial research career.

This program is appropriate for those students with a master’s degree in computer and/or electrical engineering who are interested in pursuing academic or industrial research careers. Students will be capable of continuing efforts toward advancement in research and scholarly activities.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

60 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 50,636 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Illinois Institute of Technology - Mies Campus

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
GRE
- Minimum Overall Score - 300.0 Minimum Verbal Reasoning - 155.0 Minimum Quantitative Reasoning - 155.0
GMAT
- Minimum Overall Score - 500.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Master's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Our Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering degree program will prepare you for academic or industrial research careers, such as:

Data scientist and computer engineer
Research and development engineer
Computer scientist

Scholarships

Illinois Tech has several of its own competitive scholarship programs that are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. All domestic undergraduate first-year and transfer students are automatically considered for scholarships that cover a generous portion of expenses such as tuition. Graduate students in select degree programs also may be considered for additional special scholarships, beyond any fellowships that they may receive.

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.