PhD in Electrical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 60
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 30
- Degree
- phd
The PhD in Electrical Engineering study plan at Khalifa University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 30 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Students must complete the core courses listed below. 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 701 | Research Methods in Engineering | 3 |
| ENGR 703 | PhD Research Seminar I | 0 |
| ENGR 704 | PhD Research Seminar II | 0 |
| ELEN 795 | PhD Written Qualifying Exam | 0 |
| ELEN 796 | PhD Research Proposal Examinate | 0 |
Electives 72 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEN 701 | Power System Modelling and Control Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 703 | Embedded Generation Operation and Control Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 706 | Power Quality and FACTS Devices Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 710 | Analysis of Power Systems Over-voltages and Transients Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 711 | Advanced Power System Grounding and Safety Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 714 | Application of Heuristic Optimization Techniques to Power Systems Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 720 | Advanced Electromagnetics Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 721 | Analog Mixed Signal Design Techniques Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 723 | High Speed Communication Circuits Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 751 | Discontinuous Control Systems Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 752 | Nonlinear Control Systems Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 755 | Cognitive Robotics Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 756 | Robotics Perception Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 757 | Control of Robotic Systems Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 762 | Voltage Source Converters Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 763 | Computational Electromagnetics Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 764 | Advanced Antennas Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 765 | Power Distribution Networks Planning, Operation, and Control Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 766 | Microwave Radar Remote Sensing Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 773 | Photonic Materials and Metamaterials Design for Engineers Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 774 | Advanced Photonic Integrated Circuits Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 778 | Physics and Manufacturability of Advanced Micro and Nano Devices Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 781 | The Physics of Solar Cells Elective | 3 |
| ELEN 794 | Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering Elective | 3 |
Dissertation 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELEN 799 | PhD Research Dissertation | 30 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about PhD in Electrical Engineering
How many credit hours is PhD in Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University?
PhD in Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 30 courses.
How many years is PhD in Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University?
The study plan for PhD in Electrical Engineering spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does PhD in Electrical Engineering award?
PhD in Electrical Engineering at Khalifa University awards a PhD degree after completing 60 credit hours.
Is PhD in Electrical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, PhD in Electrical Engineering is offered at at least 3 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.