Thursday, May 23, 2013
MS/PhD (Electrical Engineering)
 
Program Overview:-

The MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering program provides advanced education and research to develop knowledge & expertise in engineering of telecommunication networks and systems. Strong emphasis is placed on the areas of mobile wireless communications, communication signal processing, broadband computer networks, RF/microwave engineering, optical communications, and embedded electronic system design. Specialized state-of-the-art laboratories and computer facilities are available in the above areas.

Student can undertake any one of the following three tracks to complete the MS program requirement:

  1. Research Based: 8 courses + 6 credit hour, year-long research thesis. This thread would be required if the student plans to pursue a PhD recognized by HEC
  2. Course Work Based: The student can undertake 10 courses, two compensating for the research thesis
  3. Project Based: This would be a practical track where a student can take 9 courses and a 6 month MS Project that has relevance to industrial practices
Program at Glance:-
  • 18 Months (Three Semesters)
  • 30 credit hours
  • Offered each Fall semester
  • Eligibility Criteria:
    1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering in any related discipline (min. CGPA 2.5/4.0), OR
    2. Graduates (min. CGPA 2.5/4.0) with a 16-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or Physics shall be eligible for this program, subject to passing with minimum of C+ grade (or 65% marks) in the prerequisite courses recommended by the departmental graduate Admission Committee.
Eligibility Criteria:-
The admission into the graduate program are very competitive based on merit. The merit will be determined on the basis of the academic record, test and interview.

Admission Pre-Requisites

MS Admission:
  • A 16 years degree in the relevant field from an accredited educational institution with first division (annual system) or CGPA2.5/4.0 (semester system) with no third division or D grade throughout the academic career.
  • NTS GAT(General) with 50% marks
PhD Admission:
  • MS/M.Phil or its equivalent degree in the relevant field from an accredited educational institution with CGPA of 3.0/4.0 or 70% marks with no third division or D grade throughout Academic career.
GRE Requirement:
  • GRE (Subject) as per HEC policy or NTS GAT (Subject) with 60% Marks.