Electrical Engineering (PhD, 3 Years) 36 months PHD Programme By University of Nicosia |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

5,040 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Engineering - Electrical and ElectronicMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The doctorate degree is intended for students who have excelled during their undergraduate and/or graduate studies, have a strong motivation and enthusiasm toward scientific research and innovation, and are inclined to remain in an academic or research environment working on emerging technologies and challenging engineering projects.


The Department of Engineering at the University of Nicosia is dedicated to provide PhD candidates with in-depth academic knowledge and research experience on advanced engineering topics such as telecommunications, signal and image processing, wireless communications, microwave engineering, antenna technology and wave propagation, power system analysis and design, renewable energy technologies, sensor and intelligent systems, machine learning and optimization techniques, and VLSI and embedded systems. The high-caliber academic staff of the department is dedicated to work closely with students to solve current engineering problems thereby producing new knowledge and results that can be published in reputable journals and conference proceedings.


During their studies, students will have the opportunity to work on research projects, co-author papers with their supervisors and other class-mates, present their contributions at international conferences, participate in the write-up of new research proposals, prepare scientific reports and presentations, use simulation software and other computational tools, perform laboratory experiments and measurements, attend training schools and short-term missions, participate in workshops, and more. The three-year experience acquired during their PhD studies, working primarily on formulating and solving challenging engineering problems, will provide students with the necessary skills and qualifications to excel in their field of expertise and secure a research/academic position at a university or college, a government institute, or high-tech company.


The general objectives of the program are the following:


  • Prepare capable students to become independent researchers and academics in the demanding and constantly evolving field of electrical engineering;
  • Provide students with highly specialized and advanced scientific knowledge;
  • Teach new methodologies and scientific approaches tailored toward innovative design, scientific progress, and technological evolution;
  • Promote analytical thinking, creativity, and research skills to effectively tackle critical engineering problems;
  • Provide extensive training and professional practice in their primary area of research interest;
  • Enhance competences related to effective leadership, innovation, autonomy, scholarly and professional integrity.


The specific objectives of the program are the following:


  • Provide advanced knowledge, analytical and computational skills, laboratory experience, exposure to engineering tools and specialized software in order for students to successfully engage in research and innovative design, analysis, and problem-solving methodologies;
  • Facilitate learning through research and skills training via experimentation and laboratory work in areas of high expertise in the Department such as wireless and optical communications, power engineering, signal and image processing, electromagnetics and antenna technologies, embedded electronics and VLSI systems, machine learning and optimization techniques;
  • Train students on how to properly design new electrical engineering systems or implement established processes towards the solution of challenging engineering problems;
  • Facilitate student participation in international workshops and conferences in order to develop self-confidence, reassurance and motivation, and engage into peer evaluation and professional networking;
  • Prepare students to develop oral and written communication skills and promote team work, collaboration, and engineering ethics;
  • Provide students with the skills required to write proper technical reports and articles for scientific journals and conference proceedings.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The doctorate degree is intended for students who have excelled during their undergraduate and/or graduate studies, have a strong motivation and enthusiasm toward scientific research and innovation, and are inclined to remain in an academic or research environment working on emerging technologies and challenging engineering projects.


The Department of Engineering at the University of Nicosia is dedicated to provide PhD candidates with in-depth academic knowledge and research experience on advanced engineering topics such as telecommunications, signal and image processing, wireless communications, microwave engineering, antenna technology and wave propagation, power system analysis and design, renewable energy technologies, sensor and intelligent systems, machine learning and optimization techniques, and VLSI and embedded systems. The high-caliber academic staff of the department is dedicated to work closely with students to solve current engineering problems thereby producing new knowledge and results that can be published in reputable journals and conference proceedings.


During their studies, students will have the opportunity to work on research projects, co-author papers with their supervisors and other class-mates, present their contributions at international conferences, participate in the write-up of new research proposals, prepare scientific reports and presentations, use simulation software and other computational tools, perform laboratory experiments and measurements, attend training schools and short-term missions, participate in workshops, and more. The three-year experience acquired during their PhD studies, working primarily on formulating and solving challenging engineering problems, will provide students with the necessary skills and qualifications to excel in their field of expertise and secure a research/academic position at a university or college, a government institute, or high-tech company.


The general objectives of the program are the following:


  • Prepare capable students to become independent researchers and academics in the demanding and constantly evolving field of electrical engineering;
  • Provide students with highly specialized and advanced scientific knowledge;
  • Teach new methodologies and scientific approaches tailored toward innovative design, scientific progress, and technological evolution;
  • Promote analytical thinking, creativity, and research skills to effectively tackle critical engineering problems;
  • Provide extensive training and professional practice in their primary area of research interest;
  • Enhance competences related to effective leadership, innovation, autonomy, scholarly and professional integrity.


The specific objectives of the program are the following:


  • Provide advanced knowledge, analytical and computational skills, laboratory experience, exposure to engineering tools and specialized software in order for students to successfully engage in research and innovative design, analysis, and problem-solving methodologies;
  • Facilitate learning through research and skills training via experimentation and laboratory work in areas of high expertise in the Department such as wireless and optical communications, power engineering, signal and image processing, electromagnetics and antenna technologies, embedded electronics and VLSI systems, machine learning and optimization techniques;
  • Train students on how to properly design new electrical engineering systems or implement established processes towards the solution of challenging engineering problems;
  • Facilitate student participation in international workshops and conferences in order to develop self-confidence, reassurance and motivation, and engage into peer evaluation and professional networking;
  • Prepare students to develop oral and written communication skills and promote team work, collaboration, and engineering ethics;
  • Provide students with the skills required to write proper technical reports and articles for scientific journals and conference proceedings.

Admission Requirements

550+
6.5+

Eligible candidates should hold a recognized Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field in Pure Sciences (e.g. Mathematics, Physics). An applicant may be admitted to the program subject to completing selected graduate courses offered by the Department, if so decided by the Department Graduate Studies Committee. These courses will be in addition to the 180 ECTS required by the program.   A complete application should be submitted to the Office of Admissions.  Students are admitted both in the Fall and Spring semesters.


Application Documents and Other Requirements


  • Completed application form;
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV);
  • Certified true copy of the applicant’s qualifications/degree(s);
  • Original or certified true copy of transcript(s);
  • Proof of language proficiency; if the potential candidates’ 1st and/or 2nd degree was not taught in English a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level with minimum “B” or IELTS with a score of 6.5);
  • Two reference letters;
  • Research work and published articles (if any);
  • Initial research proposal: An initial proposal (1,000 – 2,000 words) outlining the research topic, aims and objectives, research questions and proposed research methodology;
  • Statement of purpose: applicants are required to submit a comprehensive outline highlighting their academic and individual competencies and state why they believe they are suitable for admission to the program, as well as their reflections regarding the expectations and value of the program for their personal advancement and career development.

3 Years
Feb
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,040 EUR
International
5,040 EUR

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