Program Overview
The Electrical and Computer Engineering at Southern Illinois University is a MSc programme in Computer Science & IT, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of computer science & it. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: USD 29,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Carbondale, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in computer science & it:
- Software Engineer / Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- IT Project Manager
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Cloud Solutions Architect
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Programming for Multi-Core Processors
- Embedded Control and Mechatronics
- MEMS and Micro-Engineering
- Digital Signal Processing
- Fields and Waves I
- Clean Electric Energy
- Power Systems Analysis
- Power Systems Engineering
- Special Topics in Electrical Engineering
- Digital VLSI Design
- Design of Embedded Systems
- VLSI Design and Test Automation
- Fault-Tolerant Computer Design
- VLSI Circuit Testing
- Low Power VLSI Design
- Synthesis and Verification of Digital Circuits
- Advances in Physical Design Automation
- Network Processing Systems Design
- Integrated Interconnection Networks
- Programmable ASIC Design
- Computer Systems Architecture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An application form.
- Financial Statement.
- Your official academic credentials.
- Official TOEFL report, if required, sent from Educational Testing Service.
- Three letters of recommendation from your major professors if requested by the department.
- Other information as deemed necessary by the Graduate School and your major department.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 29,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 29,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,700 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Southern Illinois University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Southern Illinois University
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, United States
Southern Illinois University is a system of public universities in the southern region of the U.S. state of Illinois. Its headquarters is in Carbondale, Illinois.
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