Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Expand your ability to tackle complicated electrical engineering problems.

To take your electrical engineering career to the next level, you need an advanced degree program that has your future goals in mind. Our faculty works with you to help you create solutions to complex electrical engineering issues, research and develop new systems, and use modern techniques to analyze and design electrical components. Our program's approach will stimulate your creativity and give you an in-depth understanding of the basics behind electrical systems.

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At a Glance

30-33 credit hours

Hybrid

Full or part-time

Start in the fall, spring or summer

Career Outlook for M.S. in Electrical Engineering

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At NIU, we have great faculty members, staff and students. We care about each other. NIU is like a big family for every Huskie.

Lichuan Liu, professor, Department of Electrical Engineering

How to Apply

The M.S. in electrical engineering admits new graduate students during the fall, spring and summer semesters.

You’ll apply through the Graduate School.

Fall: August 1 (May 1 for international applicants)
Spring: Dec. 10 (Oct. 1 for international applicants)
Summer: June 1

Requirements

In addition to the Graduate School minimum requirements, applicants are required to:

Hold an accredited B.S. degree in electrical engineering or a related field
Submit a statement of purpose

Costs and Funding

Our competitive tuition and fees helps ensure an excellent return on the investment of your time and resources. Learn about CEET scholarships and additional funding opportunities for graduate students.

Curriculum and Requirements

Advanced courses allow you to advance in a specialization area while keeping your options open with a diverse set of offerings. Fields of study include autonomous systems, biomedical devices and sensors, signal processing, distributed networks, electromagnetic analysis and energy conversion.

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Faculty

Your instructors are expert faculty with industry experience who know what you need to succeed in the real world. They’re committed to facilitating engaging learning experiences in and outside the classroom.

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Electrical Engineering