Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
$15,102 /Yr
The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department at UC Santa Cruz aims to achieve engineering discoveries that benefit humankind through a combination of curiosity, open-mindedness, and inclusiveness. We aim to provide graduate students with inspiration and quality education, believing that rigour, creativity, and excitement should be part of the Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Cruz offers M.S. and PhD degree programs in the following areas:
- Electronic Circuits and Energy Systems
- Photonics and Electronic Devices
- Robotics, Control, and Cyber-Physical Systems
- Signals, Image Processing, and Communications
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $15102 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Room and Board | $21945 |
| Books and Supplies | $645 |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $15102 |
Important Dates
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | |
Reviews
Engineering (5)
Sciences (4)
Computer Science and Engineering (3)
Computer Science (2)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (1)
5 Reviews Found
Likes
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable faculty
- Vicinity to Silicon Valley and tech companies therein
- Cheaper than private colleges by virtue of UCSC being a state university
Dislikes
- Location is somewhat remote and not a lot of shops/businesses on campus
- During a recession, job opportunities may be fewer
- Getting housing is very difficult and relatively expensive in Santa Cruz
Course Curriculum
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- It really depends upon the courses you take—and even within that, the specialisation that you want to carry out. For my specialisation (Electrical and Electronics Engineering), if you choose the robotics specialisation, there are a lot of hands-on courses where you work on hardware. My specialisation is controls, which is somewhat more theoretical.
- Don't really know a lot of negative aspects; on the positive side, the courses are detailed and prepare you fairly well for a role in industry/research.
Fees
- The PhD program is fully funded and I get an approx. ~$2800 per month, post taxes.
- My rent is around $1400 and my other expenses (including stuff such as food/transportation) are around $800-1000.
- In case you own a car, you're looking at additional expenses, including at least $250 per month in insurance, parking, and licensing, apart from the cost of buying a car (obviously!). But you don't necessarily need a car, since the public transportation in Santa Cruz and its connectivity via public transport to the Bay Area is fairly decent.
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Scores Required
Required Document List
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Transcripts
- TOEFL or IELTS (International Only)
- Personal History Statement
- Statement of Purpose
- CV/Resume
Engineering 201 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| The Google Lime Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Washington DC Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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