Research Programmes
The Department offers two research degrees, Master of Engineering (M. Eng.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). These higher degrees are awarded on the basis of independent but supervised research in a topic, culminating in the submission of a thesis. In addition, M. Eng. and Ph. D. candidates must take and pass a number of prescribed graduate modules. The award of a Ph.D. will also require an oral examination. An overview of the degree requirements and coursework is situated at NUS Bulletin regulated by Registrar’s Office.
The normal entry requirement for admission as a Master of Engineering candidate is a good bachelor's degree. For admission as a Doctor of Philosophy candidate, a Master's degree is normally required. In both cases, the candidate must show the ability to pursue research in the proposed field of advanced study.
For the M. Eng. degree, the period of candidature ranges from 1 to 3 years, while that for the Ph. D. degree ranges from 2 to 5 years.
Financial support is currently available for suitably qualified candidates.
Application forms and further details can be found from the Graduate Studies in Engineering 
. If you have any inquiries regarding these two degrees, please contact:
M. Eng./Ph.D. Programme Coordinator
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
National University of Singapore
Block E4, Level 5, Room 45
4 Engineering Drive 3
Singapore 117583
Tel: (65) 6516-2109
E-Mail: engecer@nus.edu.sg
To know more about the graduate courses, please refer to: List of Graduate Modules
For information on staff research areas, please visit our Academic Staff listing.
The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering is structured around lectures and end-of-semester examinations. Candidates may opt for part-time or full-time study.
A candidate needs to complete at least 10 modules and may read for a M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with or without an area of specialisation.
If a student has opted for a specialization and has met the graduation requirements for the MSc., but has not met the requirements for graduating with the specialization, then by default, the student will graduate with the M.Sc. degree without specialization indicated.
The available areas of specialisation are as follows:
Whether or not an area of specialisation is opted, a candidate may offer projects in lieu of M.Sc. modules. If a candidate opts for a project, he/she has to propose a suitable project and find an appropriate supervisor. The Department does not have a list of projects. The candidate's experience and expertise in his/her workplace should help to identify a suitable project.
There are 2 types of projects
(only one of these types can be taken):
| Type 1: | Independent Study Modules, EE5001/ EE5002 (equivalent to one graduate module) |
| Type 2: | EE Project, EE5003 (equivalent to two graduate modules) |
For information on staff research areas, please visit the following website at :
Some modules have prerequisites. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that the prerequisite requirements are met. Likewise, if a specialisation is opted for, the candidate has to ensure that the requirements for this specialisation are satisfied.
Please refer to the list of graduate modules and the requirements for each of the specialisations given. Please note that the requirements for each specialisation as listed here are 'new' requirements which are applicable to candidates who enter the M.Sc programme this semester. Please retain them for reference throughout your candidature. The requirements for each specialisation for candidates who entered the M.Sc programme in earlier intakes have been given to them. These 'old' requirements apply to them even if they take a specialisation in later semesters.
Candidates are asked to note that some modules are offered in Semester I and others in Semester 2. However, due to various constraints, some modules may not be offered at all in any particular year. Candidates should note this in planning their study programme.
Candidates should also note that the final composition of graduate modules proposed by them is subject to approval, as it must always reflect a degree in Electrical Engineering. Candidate may take up to 2 graduate level modules from other departments, i.e. those without EE codes, subject to approval.
| For queries, write to: |
M.Sc Programme Manager Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering National University of Singapore 4 Engineering Drive 3 Singapore 117583 |
| or email to: | engece@nus.edu.sg |
For more information on application, fees, university terms, etc., please visit the
Graduate Studies Office , Faculty of
Engineering
The department offers a part-time and full-time degree in Master of Science in Mechatronics [M. Sc. (Mechatronics)], which is jointly run with Mechanical Engineering Department. This program is meant to be a graduate upgrading course in the fundamentals, design, analysis and operation of mechatronics systems.
The period of candidature stretches from a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 2 years for full-time study. For part-time study, the period of candidature stretches from a minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 4 years. In terms of course structure, candidates are required to take 4 compulsory core modules, 5 optional modules, and at least 2 foundation modules and 2 specialized modules.
For more information on application, curriculum details etc. please visit the
Mechatronics website.
NUS and CentraleSupélec
The Joint Ph.D. Programme between
NUS and CentraleSupélec
was launched in August 2004. CentraleSupélec is one of the prestigious Grandes Ecoles of France.
This joint programme brings together synergistically two excellent study programmes that aims to attract high-calibre students to engage in research in the following five key areas and to prepare candidates for leadership roles in R&D -
- (1) Communications & Networks
- (2) Control, Intelligent Systems & Robotics
- (3) Integrated Circuits & Embedded Systems
- (4) Power & Energy Systems
- (5) Microelectronic Technologies & Devices
- (6) Microwave & RF
- (7) Signal Processing & New Media
I. Admission Requirements
Candidates are admitted as full-time students by either NUS or CentraleSupélec, according to each university's prevailing admission criteria. For the initial phase, NUS will select suitable candidates from their current pool of Ph.D. students and students upgrading from Master's level research programme. In future, students who have completed their Bachelor degree (with at least a Second Class Upper Honours) will also be considered. For CentraleSupélec, students who have completed their Diplome d’Ingenieur (i.e. Master degree) will be considered. Currently only students who have been successfully admitted to our Ph.D program can apply for this joint degree.
II. Degree Requirements
The students will spend at least two semesters/terms at partner university, either undertaking research and/or reading modules. Modules completed at partner university must be pre-approved by home university and will be accredited as partial fulfillment of the Ph.D. degree.
Students must satisfy the prevailing graduation requirements of home university.
For Ph.D. students from NUS, the following requirements shall apply:
Coursework element
Research degree programme includes an element of coursework in the same or related fields. This provides a graduate-level foundation and prepares the student for research. The coursework component comprises not less than 24 MCs (typically 6 graduate modules) for Ph.D. students. All coursework modules and English language requirements (for international students) are to be taken and passed at an expected level of proficiency.
Doctoral Seminar
To cultivate a strong research culture among graduate students, Ph.D. students are required to obtain a satisfactory grade for the Doctoral Seminar module which requires them to attend 20 seminars and present 3 seminars by the 6th semester of their candidatures.
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination
A doctoral candidate must complete a prescribed set of modules before proceeding to the Ph.D. Qualifying examination (QE). The QE comprises a comprehensive examination and an oral defence of the Ph.D. thesis proposal. The comprehensive examination tests the general competence of the candidate in his/her discipline(s), while the oral defence ensures that the candidate is prepared to embark on his/her thesis research. The QE should usually be taken 12 to 24 months from the start of the candidature.
Research and Thesis component
Staff from both universities will be identified as supervisor for each candidate’s research/ A staff from home university will be identified as the students’ supervisor and a staff from partner university will be identified as the student’s co-supervisor.
At the end of the programme, candidates are required to complete a thesis based on the research conducted.
Oral Defence Examination
NUS students under the joint Ph.D. programme with CentraleSupélec need to undergo and pass only one oral defence at NUS, after the examination of the Ph.D. thesis.
III. Conferment of Degree
Successful candidates will be conferred a single degree/certificate jointly by NUS and CentraleSupélec.
For more information, please contact:
Ms Leena d/o Nakulan
Assistant Manager (Graduate Programs)
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
National University of Singapore
Email: eleln@nus.edu.sg
Thematic Research Programmes
NUS and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) launched two new research programmes aimed at training skilled professionals in Green Electronics, a new growth area in the electronics sector. These programmes will equip NUS graduates with the knowledge and skills to plan and design green data centres and pioneer next-generation power devices for green automotive and energy harvesting.
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