Program Overview
The Electrical Engineering at University of California Santa Cruz 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 8
- Tuition: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Santa Cruz, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Nanotechnology
- Introduction to BioMEMS
- Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
- Advanced Analog Integrated Circuits
- High Speed Low Power Integrated Circuit Design
- Advanced Solid-State Devices
- Physical Design of Micro and Opto-Electronic Packages
- Basics of Electronics Reliability
- CMOS RF Integrated Circuit Design
- Optical Fiber Communication
- Optical Electronics
- Quantum Electronics
- Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics
- Liquid Crystal Display
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Course Requirements
Thesis Track- Each student is required to take 45 credits which must consist of:
- At least 15 credits in one of the four core areas of emphasis.
- At least 25 of the total 45 credits must be satisfied through EE graduate courses.
- At most 10 credits of independent study (EE 297, EE 299) are counted toward the EE course requirements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 8 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 32,852 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 17,750 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 8
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California Santa Cruz 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 University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, United States
University of California, Santa Cruz is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
