Overview

A total of 30 credits is required for a Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering degree at Pennsylvania State University and students must write a scholarly paper and present it before two faculty members.

Students pursue the program on a part-time basis. A student may complete the program within two years, based on completion of two courses a semester.

Learning outcomes

Graduates will be able to demonstrate broad mastery of core principles in electrical engineering as well as in-depth mastery in selected electrical engineering topics.
Graduates will be able to critically and creatively conceptualize, evaluate and formulate electrical engineering problems, as well as perform the analyses required for problem definition.
Graduates will be able to apply advanced knowledge, techniques, skills and state of the practice tools to solve electrical engineering problems.
Graduates will be able to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, project outcomes, such as ideas, requirements, designs, analyses, findings, and justification for decisions.
Graduates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility and conduct themselves accordingly.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Linear Integrated Circuits
Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics
Electro-Optics Laboratory
Lasers and Optical Electronics
Nonlinear Optical Materials
Engineering Electromagnetics
Manufacturing Methods in Microelectronics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-25 00:00:00 , International

More details

International applicants are encouraged to submit materials at least four months before the beginning of the semester for which they are applying.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middletown, United States
University Park, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor of science degree in an electrical engineering program accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), or the equivalent.
an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale is required for admission.
online Graduate School application and payment of the application fee
official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) (preferable, but not required); test scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) are required ONLY for those applicants indicating interest in an assistantship. Assistantships are only available to students in residence.
three (3) letters of reference, especially those from faculty who can evaluate academic potential
a personal statement of technical interest, goals, and experience
English proficiency test scores (TOEFL/IELTS) may be required for international applicants.

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

48662 USD / year

≈ 48662 USD / year
Out-of-State

48662 USD / year

≈ 48662 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

27658 USD / year

≈ 27658 USD / year

Living costs

Middletown

United States

1000 - 1500 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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