Overview

Networks, traditionally the focus of phone service and then the internet, are now present in most aspects of our lives, from smart homes to cyber-physical systems. On a daily basis, communication and computer networks are utilized to support business operations, educational pursuits, health care, transportation networks, and social networks (both physical and virtual) for human well-being.

The Telecommunications degree at the University of Pittsburgh is designed to produce telecommunications professionals who will design, build, secure, and manage networks and infrastructure that accommodate innovative usages of the networks by people, organizations, and businesses.

Key Features

Graduates will gain a strong foundation in the design of network protocols, wireless networks, network security, and performance enhancement for communication networks.

Coursework in data mining, machine learning, and algorithms prepares students for careers that call for maximizing network utilization, supporting information flow in the cloud, and tailoring networks to user needs and expectations.

Graduates will have the skills and knowledge sought after by telecommunications equipment manufacturers, wireless providers, enterprise network users such as financial or pharmaceutical companies, and data center owners.

Graduates also have chances to examine general network science and analysis to gain knowledge on emerging communication services from stand-alone streaming media to information flow on social networks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Information Processing

Algorithm Design

Database Management

Applications of Networks

Information Security and Privacy

Network Performance

Wireless Networks

Network Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Resume; and Statement of intent with no more than 500 words outlining your career goals

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

49818 USD / year

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Out-of-State

49818 USD / year

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In-State

28260 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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