Overview

We offer a master degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. UAF offers an engineering Ph.D. program for students with an approved curriculum. Capable students with undergraduate degrees in physics, mathematics or related sciences, as well as in various branches of engineering, may also be admitted for graduate study. A student with adequate background can usually complete M.S. requirements within two years and a Ph.D. in another three years.

Key Features

Graduate degree programs in electrical and computer engineering are closely connected with faculty research activities.

Main areas of research include communications, radar, lidar and sonar remote sensing, instrumentation and microwave circuit design, electric power and energy systems, digital and computer engineering, nanotechnology, controls, and robotics.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General University Requirements

Master’s Degree Requirements

Electrical Engineering Program Requirements

Thesis

Non-Thesis Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairbanks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online. Applications must be received before the published deadlines, along with a $75 nonrefundable application fee. Applications submitted after the published deadlines are only accepted upon a department's request and have a $100 nonrefundable application fee.

Review your department’s department-specific requirements and application deadlines.

Submit certified official university transcripts and English translations.

Submit official GRE or GMAT test scores. Not all departments require GRE or GMAT scores if the student has earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Submit a resume/curriculum vitae.

Submit a statement of academic goals.

Submit three letters of recommendation.

Submit official TOEFL or IELTS test results.

Submit a copy of the passport identification page.

Complete UAF’s financial statement form and provide supporting documentation showing adequate funding to cover all expenses at UAF.1

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

22140 USD / year

≈ 22140 USD / year
Out-of-State

22140 USD / year

≈ 22140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11340 USD / year

≈ 11340 USD / year

Living costs

Fairbanks

United States

1450 - 2000 USD / 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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