Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Ph.D. programme a candidate must possess:

(a) A Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Communications/Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent Institution.

(b) A Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree in Communications/Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering in addition to a professional Master’s degree or equivalent.

(c) In addition to (a) and (b), a comprehensive research proposal is to be submitted to the Department.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate at the Ph.D. level, a student must complete all PG and Departmental requirements. In addition, a student must satisfy the following:

a) Presentation of a Research Proposal

b) Presentation of at least three (3) Seminars on the Research

c) Completion and defense of dissertation to the satisfaction of internal and external examiners as well as satisfying the requirements of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Senate of the University.

d) Any additional requirements as may be specified from time to time.

The total minimum requirement for a Ph.D. Communication Engineering degree comprises 12 credits units for thedissertation in addition to satisfying the coursework credit load for the M.Sc.

NOTE: A candidate can be presented for examination for the Ph.D. after a minimum of 24 months if he/she has satisfiedall the above requirements.