MS Electrical and Computer Engineering at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The master's degree program in Electrical & Computer Engineering suits working engineers seeking to excel in the creation and planning of new technologies. A faculty of groundbreaking leaders in disciplines ranging from communications and signal processing to advanced computer systems collaborates with students on a flexible, customizable curriculum. Gain a versatile spectrum of knowledge from multiple technical fields or complete a focused academic plan centered on select subjects.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Duration: 2 years / 30 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Thesis Option Coursework: Must submit the Draft Plan of Study by the end of the first semester. 24 units of graduate coursework (5xx level)*, subject to the following limitations: A maximum of 6 units of non-ECE coursework. All non-ECE coursework must be pre-approved by the Graduate Studies Committee prior to registration.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each department; see the Graduate Admissions Guide for departmental deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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