Overview
Key Features
With master’s courses for ECE students offered on campus or online, during the Electrical and Computer Engineering program of Worcester Polytechnic Institute you’ll have the flexibility to earn your degree full-time or part-time around your professional obligations.
WPI is home to the first building in the nation devoted exclusively to electrical engineering education. Atwater Kent Laboratories houses extensive labs and workstation facilities for furthering the practical application of theories.
And no matter how you study as an ECE master’s student, you get full access to our world-renowned faculty and the comprehensive and sophisticated facilities where transformative research happens.
As you fulfill your master’s in electrical and computer engineering, you’ll complete either a non-thesis option (which permits directed research and/or independent study) or a thesis option. The thesis option is strongly recommended if you plan to enter a PhD program. Students and faculty work closely together to develop a plan of study that matches both your interests and your professional goals. After graduation, your knowledge will position you to earn a top electrical and engineering salary rate.
Programme Structure
- Students in the master’s in ECE program complete the majority of their courses and research in electrical and computer engineering, but can also select from master’s courses for ECE students in allied areas such as computer science, robotics, systems engineering, mathematics, and physics. WPI’s flexible electrical and computer engineering master’s degree allows you to tailor the studies to your interests.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 1041 other Masters in Computer Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Transcripts for all post-secondary colleges or universities
- Application fee of $70
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can comment on your qualifications for pursuing graduate study are required
- GRE: Required for all international applicants; recommended for all others. Waived for WPI students and alumni.
- TOEFL / IELTS scores
Tuition Fee
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International
28980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28980 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
28980 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 28980 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Worcester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.