Overview

The Tickle College of Engineering from University of Tennessee Knoxville offers MS and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science.

Typically, MS degrees may be completed during three semesters of full-time study or two to three years of part-time study. Coming in 2022, we also will be offering a fully online master’s degree in computer science geared toward working professionals. Obtaining a PhD takes four to five years of full-time study for students who enter with a BS degree and about three years for students who enter with an MS degree. The department also offers an MS-MBA program in each of the three disciplines.

Concentrations (Optional) and Options Available

Computer Architecture — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
Computer Networks — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
Computer Vision — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
Cybersecurity — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
Data Analytics — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
Embedded Systems — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
Image Processing — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
Information Systems — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
Signal Processing — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams
VLSI System Design — Thesis, Project, Course Work Only without Comprehensive Exams

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Digital System Design

Computer Networks

Embedded Systems

Digital Image Processing

Machine Learning

Computer Systems Organization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic applicants can apply up to two weeks before the term starts, unless the program has an earlier deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 714 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are expected to hold a BS degree in their major or a closely related field of study. Those who do not will be asked to take select undergraduate courses prior to admission. These courses must be taken in a manner that generates a transcript with letter grades.
We do not require the GRE for any of our degree programs. International students may need to submit TOEFL/IELTS results. Questions and exemption requests should be sent to the Graduate School.
We will not request an exception for GPA and/or TOEFL/IELTS scores that do not meet UT minimum requirements.
We require three academic or professional references (please, no letters from family or friends). We also require a personal statement. For MS students, a brief get-to-know-you paragraph will suffice. For PhD students, it should elaborate on background and research interests.
MS applicants need not establish an advisor prior to admission but PhD applicants must do so.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

33256 USD / year

≈ 33256 USD / year
Out-of-State

33256 USD / year

≈ 33256 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13812 USD / year

≈ 13812 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Concentrations (Optional) and Options Available

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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