ECSE offers three Master's level options: Master of Engineering (MEng), Master of Science (MS) with a Master's thesis, and MS without a thesis. All three options can be pursued in Electrical Engineering (ELEC) or in Computer & Systems Engineering (CSYS). Students may pursue the Master’s degree on either a full- or part-time basis. The MEng and MS without thesis are usually terminal degrees for those who wish to enter professional practice upon completion. For master’s students considering the PhD, the MS degree program with the thesis is strongly preferred.
A complete application package contains the following:
On-line application
A well-written Statement of Background and Goals
Official transcripts from all colleges attended with official English translations (if necessary); documentation showing award of degree
Minimum two letters of recommendation (preferably from faculty)
Resume or curriculum vitae (Be sure to list all publications and presentations)
$75 application fee (not required for RPI students and alums)
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores that are less than two years old. The TOEFL may be waived if the applicant has completed a degree program at a U.S. university within two years of the application deadline.
Official GRE scores that are less than five years old (required of all applicants