Graduate Certificate in Power Systems Engineering at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Online graduate certificate in electric power engineering designed by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. It covers advanced topics in power systems theory, modeling and tools.

Faculty: Graduate College | Department: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

In-depth graduate courses in advanced electric power engineering topics, including power systems theory, modeling and tools.

Career pathways

Operational knowledge for government, private or academic sectors; expertise in public policy development; planning and operating electric power generation, transmission and distribution systems.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Concurrent applicants follow directions on web page Personal Statement Resume Duolingo is temporarily being accepted instead of TOEFL/IELTS and other language requirements . Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

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 for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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