MS Electrical Engineering at University of Vermont

Programme overview

The Electrical Engineering (EE) program at the University of Vermont (UVM) offers a program of study leading to the M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. Areas of research expertise in electrical engineering include control systems, signal processing, electric power & energy systems, solid state physical electronics, semiconductor materials and devices, wireless communications, VLSI design & testing, and biomedical engineering. Typically candidates have obtained the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering prior to application but those who haven’t are encouraged to apply for the program if they have extensive background in mathematics and the basic sciences.

Department: Electrical Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burlington, VT, United States

What you will study

Advanced courses in electrical engineering, physics, computer science, and mathematics (18 to 24 credits, at least 6 of which must be at the 6000-level) with at least 15 credits appropriately distributed in approved areas of study in the Electrical Engineering department. Thesis research (6 to 12 credits). Students are free to pursue any M.S. degree option: thesis, project, or course-work only options. For students interested in academic research and working closely with a faculty advisor, a thesis is normally expected in the program. In all cases, successful completion of the M.S. degree will

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Application information

Entry requirements

The general requirements for admission by the Graduate College must be met. Graduate College-wide: at least 2 letters of recommendation (individual programmes may require up to 3); applicants whose first language is not English need TOEFL iBT 90, IELTS 6.5 or Duolingo 110 minimum; admission tests, GPA and other criteria vary by programme.

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.

Graduate applications go through the UVM Graduate College online application; deadlines vary by programme. The application fee is $65 for master's and doctoral programmes, $25 for CAS applicants to select programmes, and $20 for a Certificate of Graduate Study. At least two letters of recommendation are required by the Graduate College.

Apply through the official page: https://catalogue.uvm.edu/graduate/admissionfinancial/admissions/

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