Students in the MS/PhD program perform independent research leading to new discoveries and write a dissertation that can change lives for the better. Students with a Master’s Degree may leverage their graduate experience to reduce their classroom and research credit load by up to 30 credit hours. Our faculty are among the best in the world collectively and are leaders in their fields individually. They teach students how to critically review existing knowledge in archive journals and reduce this knowledge to enable them to propose original research.
MS/PhD Program
A complete program for those who want a PhD and need research preparation.
Research Areas
Few colleges can match the depth and breadth of Purdue Engineering’s research capabilities and talent. We are focused on 21st century impact — leading the way in reshaping the research universe through discovery and innovation.
Graduate Student Resources
In celebration of Purdue College of Engineering's 120th anniversary, the Dean is launching a new class of Ph.D. Fellowships to recognize and cultivate top engineering talent. CoE Dean's Fellowships are competitive awards granted to individual scholars pursuing Ph.D. research in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Contact the ECE Graduate Office
MSEE Building, Room 140
501 Northwestern Avenue
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2035
Fax: (765) 494-3393
Current students should contact
Elisheba Van Winkle
Administrative Assistant
vanwinke@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 496-6162
Prospective students should contact
Deb Bowman
Graduate Admissions and Assessment Administrator
dbowman1@purdue.edu
Phone: (765) 494-3392