MAS Electrical and Computer Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Gain hands-on professional expertise through Illinois Tech’s Elevate initiative , which provides guaranteed experiences such as research projects, internships, study away opportunities, competitions, short courses, and more. You’ll also receive personalized academic and career mentorship to ensure you graduate career ready. Pursue a flexible master’s in electrical and computer engineering that aligns with your goals.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Curriculum for our electrical and computer engineering degree The master’s in electrical and computer engineering is a course-only program that prepares students for leading-edge positions in the fields of electrical and computer engineering. You can complete the program in one year of full-time study.

Career pathways

Our accredited graduate electrical and computer engineering program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a range of rewarding careers, including: Computer engineer; Electrical engineer; Electronics engineer; Embedded systems engineer; Hardware engineer; Microsystems engineer; Software developer.

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Entry requirements

Master’s in electrical and computer engineering admissions requirements The admission requirements for this degree follow the existing admission requirements for master’s degrees in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Minimum TOEFL scores: 80 (internet-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) Students who have earned an accredited bachelor of science degree in a discipline other than electrical or computer engineering may pursue the master’s in electrical and computer engineering provided they have an adequate background and can demonstrate proficiency in the material. Why Choose Illinois Tech’s Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering?

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: priority deadlines January 31 and April 15; regular deadline July 15 (domestic and international students living in the U.S.) or June 15 (international students living outside the U.S.). Spring term: priority October 1, extended to October 15; regular deadline January 7 (domestic) or November 15 (international). The admissions application fee is $100. GRE is optional for master's applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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