Electrical and Computer Engineering

The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs leading to MEng, M.S., and Ph.D. degrees.

For more information, contact the EECS Graduate Program Coordinator, eecs.gradinfo@oregonstate.edu.

A final oral exam is required for all degrees. The M.S. degree is normally completed in 2-3 years of full-time study or in four years for part-time study. M.S. students intending to continue for a Ph.D. are encouraged to pursue the thesis option.

EECS Ph.D. degrees are typically completed within four years subsequent to the completion of the M.S. degree. Students admitted into the Ph.D. program must pass a qualifying exam and must demonstrate a capability to undertake independent research in order to advance to candidacy as a full Ph.D. student.

See the Graduate Program Handbook for more information.

Requirements

EECS encourages students to develop programs of study in close cooperation with the faculty members in their areas of interest.

Research areas include:

• Electronic Materials and Devices
• Integrated Electronics
• Energy Systems
• Communications and Signal Processing
• Networking and Computer Systems
• Health Engineering

Application Deadlines for Fall 2025 start

• Start: Fall 2025
• Ph.D.: December 10, 2024
• M.S.: January 1, 2025

Applications are not reviewed until after the application deadlines.

All applicants are considered for School of EECS and university scholarships, fellowships, or assistantships.

Applicants will be notified of admission decisions by mid-March.

If accepted by the School of EECS, the Graduate School will notify the applicant of additional documentation needed for full admission, such as official transcripts, test scores, or financial documentation.

Need additional information? Contact eecs.gradinfo@oregonstate.edu.

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Note: The following requirements are in addition to those listed in the Graduate School's application pages.

In order for your application to be complete, the following information must be submitted in the online application:

1. Fee: as determined by the Graduate School. The School of EECS does not provide application fee waivers.
2. Recommendation Letters: You must provide the names and email addresses of three professional references as part of the online application. The references will be emailed instructions on how to submit their letters.
   1. Three letters of professional reference are required from former professors or employers familiar with the applicant's technical ability. Particularly valuable are letters that assess the applicant's preparation and ability to complete a research project. Applicants with a master's degree should include the major professor as one reference. Letters must be submitted electronically as part of the online application.
3. Statement of Objectives: Please upload as a PDF to your online application.
   1. Applicants must include a description of their objectives in pursuing an advanced degree. This should be a brief (one page) summary of the applicant's career goals, research interests, and pertinent experience. This information is submitted as part of the OSU online application.
4. Resume/CV: Please upload a current copy as a PDF to your online application.
5. Academic History: You must enter the information of your current university/degree/major (if attending) and any past university/degree/major.
   1. Prior Degree: Applicants must have or complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before the start of the term. International students must have completed the equivalent of a four-year US baccalaureate degree.
   2. Unofficial Transcripts: Applicants must upload unofficial copies of transcripts. Web printouts and kiosk copies are not accepted. Current and former Oregon State University students are not required to provide OSU transcripts.
6. Grade Point Average (GPA): You must self-report your overall GPA. The School of EECS requires a minimum “B” average (3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate work and any work completed thereafter.
   1. Effective July 1, 2008 for Fall 2009 admission or later, if the student has completed his or her baccalaureate degree in a country that is a signatory of the Bologna Declaration, then
      1. A baccalaureate degree of at least three years duration with a B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) in the last two years, plus all subsequent graded course work;
         OR
      2. A baccalaureate degree of at least three years duration with a two-year (equivalent to 45-quarter credits) graduate degree.
7. GRE: The general GRE is required for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program in ECE unless a baccalaureate or advanced degree has been received from a U.S. university.
8. TOEFL/IELTS: Please refer to the language requirements required by the Graduate School.

All documents must be in PDF format and under 10 MB in size.

Official documentation information can be found on the Graduate School’s website.

MEng applications are accepted throughout the year with the following deadlines:

• Start: Winter 2025
  Application deadline: December 9, 2024
• Start: Spring 2025
  Application deadline: March 3, 2025
• Start: Fall 2025
  Application deadline: August 15, 2025

U.S. MEng students

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International MEng students

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The following requirements are in addition to those listed in the Graduate School's application pages.

In order for your application to be complete, the following information must be submitted in the online application:

1. Fee: As determined by the Graduate School. The School of EECS does not provide application fee waivers.
2. Academic History: You must enter the information of your current university/degree/major (if attending) and any past university/degree/major.
   1. Prior Degree: Applicants must have or complete a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before the start of the term. International students must have completed the equivalent of a four-year American baccalaureate degree.
   2. Unofficial Transcripts: Applicants must upload unofficial copies of transcripts. Web printouts and kiosk copies are not accepted. Current and former Oregon State University students are not required to provide OSU transcripts.
3. Grade Point Average (GPA): You must self-report your overall GPA. The School of EECS requires a minimum “B” average (3.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale) on the last two years of undergraduate work and any work completed thereafter.
   1. Effective July 1, 2008 for Fall 2009 admission or later, if the student has completed his or her baccalaureate degree in a country that is a signatory of the Bologna Declaration, then
      1. A baccalaureate degree of at least three years duration with a B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) in the last two years, plus all subsequent graded course work;
         OR
      2. A baccalaureate degree of at least three years duration with a two-year (equivalent to 45-quarter credits) graduate degree.
4. Grade Requirements for Electrical and Computer Engineering Applicants:
   1. 2.0 GPA in one year of calculus
   2. 2.0 GPA in one year of physics (with calculus)
   3. Complete three out of six courses below with a grade equivalent to a 3.0 or better in each individual course:
      1. AC/DC Circuits/Circuits Analysis
      2. Signals and Systems
      3. Electricity and Magnetism
      4. Power (topic course taken in 3rd or 4th year of UG study)
      5. Computer Engineering (topic course taken in 3rd or 4th year of UG study)
      6. Materials and Devices (topic course taken in 3rd or 4th year of UG study)

Optional Materials: (a) recommendation letters, (b) statement of objectives, (c) resume/cv (d) GRE scores. These materials will be reviewed but are not required for application or admission

All documents must be in PDF format and under 10 MB in size. Official documentation information can be found on the Graduate School’s website.

The Accelerated Master’s Platform (AMP) allows students to apply and be pre-accepted into graduate program. AMP students can utilize up to 22 graduate level credits between both undergraduate and graduate degree. This is great opportunity for EECS undergraduates considering applying to a graduate program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence. Learn more about AMP here:

More information

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science offers four-year financial packages to highly qualified Ph.D. applicants in all specialty areas through our Outstanding Scholars Program, allowing students to focus on research starting in their first year. EECS is committed to ensuring all full-time Ph.D. students are funded through internal or external sources.

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