MS Electrical Engineering at Syracuse University

Programme overview

Master's emphasizing mastery of electrical engineering with familiarity with allied areas, tailored to each student within faculty restrictions. Thesis is optional.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computer Science | Department: Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: At least 30 credits beyond the BS | Study mode: full-time | Location: Syracuse, NY, United States

What you will study

At least 30 credits beyond the BS; students without a BS in electrical engineering take specified undergraduate or graduate courses to close preparation gaps.

Career pathways

Graduates work as software engineers, embedded systems software engineers, RF engineers, research engineers, test engineers and principal engineers.

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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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