Overview

University of Washington Electrical Engineering is a perennial top-20 best graduate school as ranked by U.S. News & World Report, and is the top electrical engineering department in the region. Students work under the instruction of world-renowned researchers and are immersed in the department’s entrepreneurial environment.

Key facts

Technology developed in UW ECE labs is frequently translated into the business community for real-world impact. The Daytime Master’s Program (MSEE) provides advanced preparation for professional practice through a highly customizable, coursework-based, or thesis curriculum. The coursework option is typically selected by students who want to work at a higher level in industry, while the thesis option, which involves more in-depth research is designed for students with a passion for pursuing a Ph.D.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biosystems
Communications and Networking
Data Science
Photonics and Nano Devices
Power and Energy Systems
Robotics and Controls

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Seattle, United States

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 365 other Masters in Electrical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Students must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for the last 90 graded quarter credits or 60 graded semester credits.

Students with a strong academic record who hold a degree in a technical field such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science or in another branch of engineering can expect to perform well in UW ECE’s graduate programs — provided they first develop a basic background in electrical engineering. Students are expected to make up any deficiencies in their electrical engineering background prior to beginning their graduate program.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Purpose

Personal Statement

Three Letters of Recommendation
Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts

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

39204 USD / year

≈ 39204 USD / year
Out-of-State

39204 USD / year

≈ 39204 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22497 USD / year

≈ 22497 USD / year

Living costs

Seattle

United States

1480 - 2580 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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Funding

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