MS Computer Engineering at Syracuse University

Programme overview

Master's in Computer Engineering offered on campus and online, with three focus areas: Hardware Systems, Software Systems and Assured Systems. It requires a minimum of 30 graduate credit hours beyond the BS.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Department: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 30 credit hours (about ten graduate courses) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

Hardware Systems covers VLSI design and test, hardware performance analysis and formal-methods and CAD-based design. Software Systems covers large software development, program performance analysis and reusable software design. Assured Systems covers computer and network security, formal methods and verification.

Career pathways

Graduates work as software engineers, embedded systems software engineers, research engineers, test engineers, RF engineers and systems design engineers, at employers including IBM, Intel, Qualcomm and Tesla.

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Application information

Entry requirements

College of Engineering and Computer Science (MS applicants): fall applications are due May 1 and spring applications November 1. No minimum GPA is stated (admitted students average about 3.3). The GRE is recommended but optional for 2027 entry. No minimum English score is stated for international applicants (admitted students average about TOEFL 95); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo may be submitted. Letters of recommendation, a personal statement, transcripts, a resume or CV and a $75 non-refundable application fee are required.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

Fall entry for most graduate programmes; spring entry for College of Engineering and Computer Science master's programmes and College of Law LL.M.

Graduate deadlines for fall: College of Engineering and Computer Science master's May 1 and PhD December 15; College of Visual and Performing Arts February 1; School of Architecture January 3; College of Law J.D. rolling admission, LL.M. May 15, J.D. for foreign law graduates June 1. Spring: Engineering and Computer Science master's November 1; Law LL.M. November 15. Other colleges set deadlines by programme.

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