MS Telecommunications at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

Gain the skills and knowledge sought after by telecommunications equipment manufacturers, wireless providers, enterprise network users such as financial or pharmaceutical companies, and data center owners.

Faculty: School of Computing & Information | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Prerequisites for admission to the MST degree program include one college course (3 credits or more) in each of the following (the corresponding Pitt course numbers are indicated):

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Application information

Entry requirements

The GRE is optional for admission to this program. Applicants for master’s study must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better; the doctoral programs have more stringent requirements. Prerequisites for admission to the MST degree program include one college course (3 credits or more) in each of the following (the corresponding Pitt course numbers are indicated):

Domestic applicants: USD 28,824 a year (2026-27). Pennsylvania-resident graduate tuition, School of Computing and Information, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

International applicants: USD 51,810 a year (2026-27). Out-of-state (non-PA resident) graduate tuition, School of Computing and Information, full-time two terms (fall and spring). Tuition only; mandatory fees and other expenses excluded. Source

Entry terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and deadlines are set by each school or department; the University's graduate catalog lists Fall, Spring and Summer terms for new graduate students.

Graduate and professional applications are made online to the school or department of intended study, with deadlines set by each school or department; official English-test results are required from applicants from countries where English is not the official language.

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