Overview

The Electrical and Computer Engineering programme at Rutgers University combines a robust curriculum with ample opportunities for research, practical training, and forging industry connections.

This degree can be a pathway to our doctoral degree programme.

All students must declare their intent to specialize in one of the areas:

Communications

Signal and Information Processing

Machine Learning

Systems and Controls

Computer Engineering

Software Engineering

Electronic Devices, Circuits and Systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communications Engineering

Computer Engineering

Digital Signal Processing

Software Engineering

Solid State Electronics

Systems and Controls

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Brunswick, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or a similar programme, accompanied by relevant transcripts.

A personal statement.

A curriculum vitae.

Three letters of recommendation.

TOEFL or IELTS scores for foreign applicants whose primary language is not English.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

38760 USD / year

≈ 38760 USD / year
Out-of-State

38760 USD / year

≈ 38760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22560 USD / year

≈ 22560 USD / year

Living costs

New Brunswick

United States

1204 - 2963 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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All students must declare their intent to specialize in one of the areas:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Brunswick

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

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