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Master of Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Pittsburgh

  • Pittsburgh, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An engineering degree spanning electrical and computer engineering.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Electrical and Computer Engineering and design and evaluate computational solutions
  • Use relevant digital tools
  • And interpret technical evidence.

Career outcomes

  • Software Developer
  • Systems Analyst
  • IT Project Coordinator
  • Technology Consultant

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 134 semester hours
  • Including Computing Fundamentals for Engineers
  • Circuits and Signals: Biomedical Applications
  • Embedded Design: Enabling Robotics
  • Fundamentals of Electronics
  • Fundamentals of Linear Systems
  • Fundamentals of Electromagnetics
  • Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent
  • each graduate programme sets its own further requirements
  • GPA and English scores.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or equivalent; further requirements set by each programme

Language tests

  • IELTS Varies by programme

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the school's website. Each graduate school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts and the documents the programme lists
  2. with an English test score (TOEFL iBT 80 is the floor in some schools
  3. higher in others). Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
  4. then apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$25,662 - $97,810 USD
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Program details

CampusPittsburgh Campus
Faculty or schoolSwanson School of Engineering
DepartmentElectrical and Computer Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
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Post-study stay1
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Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is $25,662 - $97,810 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.