PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering at BYU: Fees 2026 Dates & Requirements

Electrical engineering has its origins in the study and application of electrical phenomena. However, in recent years the field has grown to embrace a diverse range of problems in applied physics and mathematics. The department currently offers advanced study in four broad areas.

• Computer Engineering concentrates on the architecture and implementation of digital logic and computing systems.
• Electromagnetics explores the theory, physical properties, and applications of electromagnetic radiation and includes emphases in optics, remote sensing, numerical computation, and microwave systems.
• Microelectronics and VLSI focuses on the design and fabrication of micro-electronic circuits for digital and analog applications, including device physics, modeling, processing, and fabrication.
• Signals and Systems studies fundamental and applied issues in information processing and includes emphases in communication theory, linear and nonlinear control systems, digital signal processing, and estimation theory.

Program Outcomes:

• Oral and Written Communication

Communicate difficult technical concepts both orally and in writing.

• Mastery of Fundamental Concepts

Mastery of fundamental concepts in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

• Conduct Independent Research

Conduct independent research.

• Dissemination of Research Results

Disseminate research results through peer-review and publication.

• Teaching and Mentoring

Teach or mentor other students in classroom or directed research activities.