About the course

The Doctor of Philosophy in the field of computer engineering is designed to involve students in cutting-edge research in the areas of computer architecture and high-performance computing, or microelectronics and VLSI systems. The research interests of the faculty in the computer architecture and high-performance computing area span computer architecture, parallel processing, cloud computing, and high-performance and grid computing. In the microelectronics and VLSI design area, the faculty's interests include the design, modeling, and fabrication of electronic and nanoelectronic devices and systems, microfluidic devices integrated with electronic devices, the design of MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) for sensors and for RF-MEMS devices, micro and nanoelectronic circuits with applications to sensors and biosensors, and techniques to develop CMOS integrated sensors and their interface circuits using analog and digital circuits. Within this degree program, students must choose one of two areas of focus: (a) Computer Architecture and High Performance Computing, or (b) MEMS, Electronics, and Photonics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2024	Washington, DC
Spring (January), 2025	Washington, DC
Fall (August), 2025	Washington, DC
Spring (January), 2026	Washington, DC

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for George Washington University

Applicant must posses a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an appropriate area from an accredited institution. Applicants must also show evidence of a strong academic or relevant professional background pertinent to the field of study and must demonstrate a capacity for original scholarship. Students whose highest degree is a bachelor's must have a grade point average of at least 3.3 (on a scale of 4.0), students whose highest degree is a master’s must have a grade point average of at least 3.4 (on a scale of 4.0).

　　Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0.

　　TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based test.

　　Three (3) recommendations for Ph.D. applicants.

　　Transcripts are required from all colleges and universities attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended must be uploaded to your online application. Official transcripts are required only of applicants who are offered admission.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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