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Tuition USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering at California State University Northridge is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 months, 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 engineering. 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 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

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Los Angeles, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Electrical Machines and Energy Conversion and Lab
  2. Microprocessor Systems and Lab
  3. Electronics II and Lab
  4. Digital Electronics and Lab
  5. Mathematical Models in Electrical Engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.75

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

  • A bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a technical field (i.e., engineering, physics, mathematics) from an accredited university or college, with an overall GPA of at least 2.75.
  • Have at least a 2.7 undergraduate GPA in the last 60 semester units or 90 quarter units attempted.
  • International students are required to submit a brief statement of purpose and three\xc2\xa0letters of recommendation.
  • Take and complete all three sections of the GRE exam. The quantitative score must be above the 50th percentile.
  • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,866 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact California State University Northridge 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 California State University Northridge

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    California State University Northridge

    United States

    California State University, Northridge, is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,960 students, it has the...

    University Profile
    • Language English
    • Duration 24 months
    • Credits 60