Graduate Program

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Graduate students' research into power electronics has advanced energy-savings potential for large data centers, easing their environmental impact.

Cultivating Thought Leaders

Princeton's doctoral program in electrical and computer engineering draws top students from across the United States and around the world.

Most candidates enter the program directly after completing an undergraduate degree in engineering, science or mathematics. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the faculty and the variety of our research. Strong applicants have a firm grasp of who we are and what we do. Admission is highly selective. Learn how to apply.

 

Bringing Great Minds Together

Students play a vital role in bringing together collaborative projects. Ph.D. candidates frequently have more than one adviser.

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A graduate student climbs onto a high-tech table to adjust part of a quantum computer

Integrating End-to-End Solutions

Our work begins at the basic level to develop whole new classes of technological application that impact society at large.

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Big Community, Small Groups

With a 5-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and around 170 total graduate students, Princeton boasts a Ph.D. program with the best of both worlds: close mentorship from faculty advisers and a large community of peers.

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Fully Funded

Students maintaining good progress receive full financial support throughout the duration of the program, including a generous stipend for living expenses. No fees, no tuition.


Graduate Contacts

Hakan Türeci
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Director of Graduate Studies
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Mengdi Wang
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Center for Statistics and Machine Learning
Associate Director of Graduate Studies
Jean Bausmith
Graduate Program Coordinator
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Kate Brosowsky
Assistant to Graduate Program Coordinator (part-time)
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For questions on applying to the ECE Graduate program, please contact Jean Bausmith, [email protected] or [email protected] .

Graduate Committee