How Much Does a PhD in Electrical Engineering Earn in UAE? Salary Insights

PhD in Electrical Engineering is a doctoral level course with a duration of 3-6 years. PhD in Electrical Engineering focuses on conducting in-depth, original research in the specialized area of electrical engineering including power systems, communications, robotics, semiconductors for thesis writing. Eligibility criteria require a master’s degree in the related field with an aggregate of 55% or more, English Proficiency, GRE.  

Below are the salary insights for PhD in Electrical Engineering in UAE: 

• Academia: One can choose to be a professor with a PhD in Electrical Engineering in UAE. Being a professor guarantees an individual a good future. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering, an individual can earn AED 29,000 a month which is much more than Masters. 

• Research and Development: Research Scientist in Abu Dhabi earns about AED 27,000. Across UAE, the average pay to a research scientist is about AED 369,300 in a year. In Dubai, the reported salary of the research scientist is lower by about AED 10,000 on average which usually depends on the sectorial difference.  

• PhD Student Stipend: PhD Stipends are the leading universities like Khalifa University falls between AED 8,000 – AED 12,000 per month, often including tuition waivers, housing and research support.