PhD in Electrical Engineering

University of Houston (United States) · University of Houston Houston, Texas 77204 (713) 743-2255

About University:

The University of Houston (U of H) is a public research university in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1927, U of H is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System and the third-largest university in Texas with over 46,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres (2.70 km2) in southeast Houston, and was known as University of Houston–University Park from 1983 to 1991. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
The university offers more than 282 degree programs through its 16 academic colleges on campus—including programs leading to professional degrees in architecture, law, optometry, medicine, and pharmacy. The institution conducts $150 million annually in research, and operates more than 40 research centers and institutes on campus.  Interdisciplinary research includes superconductivity, space commercialization and exploration, biomedical sciences and engineering, energy and natural resources, and artificial intelligence. Awarding more than 9,000 degrees annually, U of H's alumni base exceeds 260,000. The economic impact of the university contributes over $3 billion annually to the Texas economy, while generating about 24,000 jobs. The HPE Data Science Institute was created in 2017, and was named by the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Data Science Institute with its 10 million gift. The University of Houston hosts a variety of theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and events. It has more than 400 student organizations and 17 intercollegiate sports teams. Annual U of H events and traditions include The Cat's Back, Homecoming, and Frontier Fiesta. The university's varsity athletic teams, known as the Houston Cougars, are members of the American Athletic Conference and compete in the NCAA Division I in all sports. The football team regularly makes bowl game appearances, and the men's basketball team has made 22 appearances in the NCAA Division I Tournament—including six Final Four appearances. The men's golf team has won 16 national championships—the most in NCAA history.

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About University:

The University of Houston (U of H) is a public research university in Houston, Texas. Founded in 1927, U of H is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System and the third-largest university in Texas with over 46,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres (2.70 km2) in southeast Houston, and was known as University of Houston–University Park from 1983 to 1991. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
The university offers more than 282 degree programs through its 16 academic colleges on campus—including programs leading to professional degrees in architecture, law, optometry, medicine, and pharmacy. The institution conducts $150 million annually in research, and operates more than 40 research centers and institutes on campus.  Interdisciplinary research includes superconductivity, space commercialization and exploration, biomedical sciences and engineering, energy and natural resources, and artificial intelligence. Awarding more than 9,000 degrees annually, U of H's alumni base exceeds 260,000. The economic impact of the university contributes over $3 billion annually to the Texas economy, while generating about 24,000 jobs. The HPE Data Science Institute was created in 2017, and was named by the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Data Science Institute with its 10 million gift. The University of Houston hosts a variety of theatrical performances, concerts, lectures, and events. It has more than 400 student organizations and 17 intercollegiate sports teams. Annual U of H events and traditions include The Cat's Back, Homecoming, and Frontier Fiesta. The university's varsity athletic teams, known as the Houston Cougars, are members of the American Athletic Conference and compete in the NCAA Division I in all sports. The football team regularly makes bowl game appearances, and the men's basketball team has made 22 appearances in the NCAA Division I Tournament—including six Final Four appearances. The men's golf team has won 16 national championships—the most in NCAA history.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Cullen College of Engineering

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Electrical Engineering

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 12000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 17200

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 31500

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

6.5

Undergrad GPA

3.3

GRE Verbal

151

GRE Quant

159

GRE Total

313.5

(waiver offered)

Duolingo

115

TOEFL

90

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Intake Deadline 1

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Intake Deadline 2

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15 May, 2026

(August-2026)

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Document Required:

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in electrical or computer engineering or closely related field.

  • Degree Transcript

    Common Document

    Scanned copies of official transcripts are required with the application. Include any degree certificates, if your degree is not listed on the transcript.

  • Financials (proof of income)

    Common Document

    A Letter of Financial Backing A Financial Banking Statement

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

    University Specific

    Three letters of recommendation on official letterhead that includes the mailing address, phone number, and email address of the recommender.

  • Passport

    Common Document

    Passport copy

  • Resume

    Common Document

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    A declarative statement that summarizes one’s scholarly interests, research areas, and projected professional goals.

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo

  • Test Score Report

    Common Document

    GRE

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