Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland is a large department that offers a broad range of programs and research opportunities.

Its research innovations are aimed at helping government and industry face today’s most difficult global challenges. Employers and peer institutions recognize the prestige of Maryland’s engineering programs.

Features

Close affiliation with a number of research institutes such as the Institute for Systems Research, the Institute for Advanced Computer Studies, the Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics, the Institute for Physical Science and Technology, and the Maryland Center for Integrated Nano Science and Engineering provides students and researchers the opportunity for team-oriented, cross-disciplinary research and access to the institutes’ state-of-the-art laboratories.

Programme Structure

Areas of study include:

Communications, Networking, and Information Theory
Signal Processing and Machine Learning
Control, Robotics, Autonomy, and Learning
Computer Architecture
Embedded and Cyber-Physical Systems
Cybersecurity and Cyberprivacy
Quantum Technologies
Applied Physics and Electromagnetics
Optics and Photonics
Electronic Materials and Devices
Power Electronics, Solid State Circuits, and Bioelectronics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences View 227 other PhDs in Computer Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For admission to the graduate programs in electrical and computer engineering, students must hold an undergraduate degree in electrical or computer engineering or related field (math, computer science, physics, or other areas of engineering) and have an overall grade point average of B+ or better.
Statement of Purpose
Transcript(s)
TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)
Letters of Recommendation (3)
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
CV/Resume
Writing Sample (optional)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

10016 USD / year

≈ 10016 USD / year
Out-of-State

10016 USD / year

≈ 10016 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4682 USD / year

≈ 4682 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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