Graduate Admissions

Admissions to the UA Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate programs are handled online through the UA Graduate College. 

Please see the ECE Graduate Handbook (PDF) for more detailed information about admissions processes and requirements.

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• Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Programs (PDF)

Application Materials

Remember to submit the following with your application:

• A complete history of your collegiate education including academic transcripts and diplomas.
  • The Graduate College requires that you report all colleges and universities that you have attended including The University of Arizona and any international institutions.
• English proficiency for international students, INST Code: 4832.
• GRE results are not required for the M.S. program. Normally, GRE results are required for the Ph.D. program however, the GRE requirement is being waived for Ph.D. applicants due to challenges that students are facing with testing during the global COVID crisis.
• Resume, including a list of published papers.
• A one-page summary of “Research Interests,” identifying research areas and career objectives.
• Letters of Recommendation. For M.S. applicants at least one letter of recommendation is required. For Ph.D. applicants, up to 3 letters of recommendation are required. At least one letter must be from a faculty member of your undergraduate or graduate program. Letters of Recommendation must be on letterhead and signed by the recommender. There is no specific letter of recommendation form so recommenders may use their own format.

Application Deadlines

• Fall admission:
  • Priority application deadline: December 15
  • Final deadline for international applications: April 1
  • Final deadline for domestic applications: August 1
• Spring admission:
  • Priority application deadline: July 15
  • Final deadline for international applications: September 30
  • Final deadline for domestic applications: December 1

Application Fee Waiver

• You may be eligible for a fee waiver for an ECE application if you are a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with a strong ECE academic record and have either a financial hardship or have membership in qualifying programs or clubs.
• If you submit a request for an application fee waiver, you should fully prepare your UA Graduate College application, but DO NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT until you have received a decision regarding your waiver request. Visit this link for more information.
• Applying for or receiving a waiver does not impact consideration for admission to the ECE MS or PhD program.