Evanston , Illinois , United States
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Overview
The Electrical Engineering program of Northwestern University allows students to work closely with faculty members in the department who are leaders in the field.
For its master of science in electrical engineering program, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering looks for students who have a solid undergraduate background in electrical engineering and a desire to progress further into the field.
Many students in the program pursue independent research as a part of their degree by working in a research lab with a faculty member. To support research efforts, the department provides master’s students with state-of-the-art research equipment and the considerable resources offered by a great university.
Career paths
Students who earn the master of science in electrical engineering gain a competitive edge over their peers, working in fields such as system design and specification; university teaching and research; sales; cost analysis; management; component design, research, and development; and consulting, production, and quality control.
Many graduates of the master of science in electrical engineering program go on to further graduate study at PhD-granting institutions.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Electrons, Photons, and Bits: Adventures in Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Intro to Electrical Engineering
- Fundamentals of Circuits
- Fundamentals of Signals and Systems
- Fundamentals of Solid State Engineering
- Fundamentals of Electromagnetics and Photonics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Mathematics View 595 other Masters in Mathematics in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 90
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit an application online.
- Pay an online application fee by credit card.
- Submit your Statement of Purpose.
- Upload your transcript or academic record.
- Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program).
- Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation.
Tuition Fee
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International
37378 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18689 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
37378 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18689 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
- per quarter: $18,689
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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