Overview

Students are prepared to become engineering leaders through fundamental and hands-on courses in wireless networks, machine learning, data analytics, robotics, energy systems, internet of things, and software engineering.

Key Features

Students in the Electrical and Computer Engineering program at the Carnegie Mellon University Africa are provided with a thorough background in the fundamentals of electrical or computer engineering, as well as the opportunity for in-depth specialization in some particular aspect of this field.

Electrical and computer engineering integrates many disciplines from electrical engineering and computer science under a common umbrella.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kigali, Rwanda

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Software Engineering Machine Learning

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admissions team will review your prior academic performance, and the nature of your work experience. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or be in the final year of their bachelor’s program, and while there is no minimum GPA, our students have a strong undergraduate background.

The team encourages those with a university education in any discipline to apply, and will treat all undergraduate programs equally when evaluating applicants. The program requires individuals with strong programming skills and a high proficiency in written and oral English, which is the language in which classes are conducted.

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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

60300 USD / year

≈ 60300 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16000 USD / year

≈ 16000 USD / year

Additional Details

Living costs

Kigali

Rwanda

439300 - 614299 RWF / month

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

Funding

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Kigali

Funding

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