MS Computer Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Gain hands-on experience in the areas of computer hardware design, computer networking and telecommunications, and computer system and application software. Students also have the option to pursue thesis research under the guidance of a faculty adviser.

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

The Master of Science in Computer Engineering provides a strong foundation in computer hardware design, computer networking and telecommunications, and computer system and application software. Students select courses appropriate to their professional interests and goals with adviser approval. This program of study includes two core and two elective courses within one of the computer engineering areas of concentration and at least one core course from each of the two remaining areas.

Career pathways

Our Master of Science in Computer Engineering degree program will prepare you for such careers as: Database administrator; Computer and information research scientist; Computer systems analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students whose accredited bachelor’s degree is not in computer engineering may pursue this degree program provided they demonstrate proficiency as outlined in the course bulletin. Program Specializations Computer Hardware Design Computer Systems Software Networks and Telecommunications We Hit the Ground Running Software Engineer, John Deere Saurabh Saluja says that he uses what he learned at Illinois Tech every day at work. Saurabh Saluja (CPE, M.S. CPE ’23) Creating Opportunities CyberHawks founder and 2023 Sigma Xi Award winner for his research.

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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