Graduate Admissions
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Admissions to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate programs are handled online through the U of A Graduate College.
On-Campus Graduate Degrees
We have flexible options to match your goals. A customizable curriculum for PhD and MS programs – including an accelerated master's degree and a direct-track PhD program – that lets you focus on your interests!
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Interested in a snapshot of the UA ECE and CSE graduate programs? Check out these one-page flyers:
Application Deadlines
Master of Science (MS) Program
- Fall Semester - Main Campus
- Priority deadline - December 15
- Final deadline, international students - March 15
- Final deadline, U.S. citizens and permanent residents - August 5
- Fall Semester - Online Campus
- August 6
- Spring Semester - Main Campus
- August 15
- Spring Semester - Online Campus
- January 2
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program
- Fall Semester - Main Campus only
- Priority deadline - December 15
- Final deadline - March 15
Application Materials
The following documents should be submitted by digital upload via the application portal:
- 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.
- GRE results are not required for the MS and PhD programs.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A one-page Statement of Purpose indicating the academic and professional goals you hope to achieve in pursuit of this program of study.
- 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.
- For MS applicants at least one letter of recommendation is required.
- For PhD applicants, three letters of recommendation are required:
- If you are applying to the direct track PhD, at least one letter must be from a faculty member of your undergraduate program.
- If you are applying to the post-MS PhD, at least one letter must be from a faculty member of your graduate program.
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