PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering
The Graduate PhD Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers students the opportunity to engage with faculty on research to have an impact on the grand challenges of engineering.
Research interests range from the fundamental underpinnings of emerging nanoelectronic devices, circuits, and computing architectures, all the way up to large complex, integrated, electronic sensing systems, designed to sense processes ranging from the geophysical to the biological.
In the spotlight
UMass alum Dragana Perkovic-Martin was part of the successful operation of the descent radar for the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover that NASA recently landed on the Red Planet. Perkovic-Martin led the system engineering team for the mission's landing radar as the descent stage safely navigated the rover.
Application information & deadlines
Application can be accessed via the Graduate School's website. Find more information about the application process on the ECE Grad Program Application Notes page.
Fall Application
Due January 15
GRE is waived for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 applications
Spring Application
Due October 1.
GRE is waived for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 applications
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering students at UMass Amherst play a hands-on role in the future of technology in communication, health care, smart cities, and more.
Computer Engineering
Computer engineering students at UMass Amherst are designing and programming everything from complex software systems to autonomous vehicles—and you can, too.