Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Electrical Engineering and Computer Science] From University of California

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science)

STEM Course

5 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Engineering,

Computer Science and Engineering

₹4.7 L/Yr

$5,721 /Yr

The Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California is a 5.5-6 years program.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
The Berkeley PhD in EECS combines coursework and original research with some of the finest EECS faculty in the US, preparing for careers in academia or industry.
The EECS preliminary requirement consists of two components:
- Oral Examination
- Breadth Courses
Electrical Engineering students are expected to complete two courses of at least 3 units each in two areas of EECS outside their oral exam area.
Students get the opportunity to study with the faculty who have won many prestigious awards including the National Medal of Science, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, and four ACM Turing Awards
These courses must be graduate or advanced undergraduate courses, and students must receive a grade of A- or better.
The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at UC Berkeley offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world.
It has 190 active faculty members, 21 research areas, and 60 EECS-affiliated centers and labs.
University of California, Berkeley ranks 2^nd in Computer Engineering Programs and 3^rd for Best Engineering Schools in 2020 according to U.S. News.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹474214 (USD 5721)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1455880 (USD 17564)
Food	₹670912 (USD 8094)
Total Cost	₹3109701 (USD 37516)
Health Insurance	₹252317 (USD 3044)
Compulsory Fees	₹46750 (USD 564)
International differential fee	₹625902 (USD 7551)
Miscellaneous expenses	₹57940 (USD 699)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a master's degree from an accredited institution.
Students must have undergraduate coursework includes mathematics through partial differential equations and advanced analysis, nuclear reactions, and thermodynamics.
A GPA of 3.0 (B+ grade) on a 4.0 scale in the graduate school’s scale is required to be eligible for the program.
The submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Personal History Statement: It describe how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

The careers after graduation are:

Programmer analyst
Technical support engineer
E-commerce business analyst
Business continuity analyst
Systems analyst
Database developer
Software developer
UX designer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 16.7 L/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 20.7 L/Yr$25,000	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
National Overseas Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 12.8 L/Yr$15,400	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeNeed-Based	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 82,890/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details