The department offers programs leading to the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy degrees with a major in electrical and computer engineering. These programs prepare students for careers in research and development in such areas as biomedical engineering; circuit design, VLSI, & CAD; communication systems; computer networks, distributed computing, & computer architecture; computer vision & robotic systems, control systems; digital signal & image processing; electromagnetics, microwave, & antennas; microelectronic devices & processing; microelectronic packaging & interconnects; optics; remote sensing & telemetering; and software, simulation & information systems. Online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS) at The University of Arizona Global
Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS) at The University of Arizona Global
International students can study the Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS) at The University of Arizona Global on the Arizona Global Direct - Online University of Arizona - Main - Tucson Arizona Online - Online campus in United States of America. This Master degree is available as a Full Time program delivered hybrid in English. The program has a duration of 2 years and is offered at the Arizona Global Direct - Online University of Arizona - Main - Tucson Arizona Online - Online campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 22, 2027.
About Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS)
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS) at The University of Arizona Global
Entry Requirements
M.S. Minimum Admission Requirements
The ECE M.S. degree program provides knowledge, technical skills and research skills for career advancement and/or for subsequent work toward a Ph.D. degree. Our M.S. program is also designed for the working professional in the industry and offers knowledge and technical skills for career advancement.
The minimum admission requirements for the M.S. program are as follows:
• Bachelor's degree from an institution recognized by the UA. Students who do not have a degree equivalent to the UA Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering may be admitted into the graduate ECE program but may be required to complete some undergraduate deficiency courses prior to enrolling in graduate courses. This policy also applies to students in the M.S. non-thesis option. See the Graduate Handbook chapter regarding students with a non-ECE bachelor's degree for further details.
• Grade-point average must be competitive.
• Applicants whose native language is not English are required by the Graduate College to submit a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT). See the UA Graduate Catalog for a discussion of exemptions.
• Students in the M.S. non-thesis option are expected to be self-supported or supported by external fellowships or industry, and are not eligible for UA financial support, except for research assistantships provided by individual faculty.
• TOEFL for international student
• GRE is not required for M.S. Thesis and Non-Thesis Options.
Graduate Research Assistantships
Graduate Teaching Assistantships
Fellowships and Scholarships
Domestic Applicants:
- Fall: Applications may be submitted at any time. However, please allow at least six weeks of processing time after all required documents have been submitted before an admission decision is made. Most applications for Fall admission are received in December, admission decisions usually begin near the end of January,
and offers of financial support usually begin near the end of February. After that time, the availability of funding diminishes.Therefore, the recommended deadline for receipt of the application is as follows: Recommended Deadline for Applicants Seeking Financial Support: Spring-July 15: Fall-December 15. - Spring: July 15
International Applicants:
- Fall: Applications may be submitted at any time. Please allow at least six weeks of processing time after all required documents have been submitted before an admission decision is made. Most applications for Fall admission are received in December, admission decisions usually begin near the end of January,
and offers of financial support usually begin near the end of February. After that time, the availability of funding diminishes.Therefore, the recommended deadline for receipt of the application is as follows: Recommended Deadline for Applicants Seeking Financial Support: Spring-July 15 and Fall-December 15. The last day to obtain immigrations documents for Fall is September 1. - Spring: July 15
International applicants may be considered for conditional admission to this program at the department's discretion.
4832
ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4832
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
Tuition and Fee Information for Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS) at The University of Arizona Global
Application Fee 85
How to Apply for Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS) at The University of Arizona Global
- International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
- International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
- Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
- Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
- Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
- University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.
Electrical & Computer Engineering (MS) at The University of Arizona Global
The University of Arizona Global
United States of America, Tucson