Program Overview
The Electrical Engineering at University of Nevada Reno is a MSc programme in Engineering, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 269 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 269 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Reno, 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
- Biosensors and Actuators
- Integrated Bio-analytical Systems
- Wireless Networks and Communications
- Computer Design and Applications
- Synthetic Aperture Radar Simulation
- Biomedical Image Processing
- Microprocessor Design and Applications
- Antenna Design and Analysis
- Radar Cross Section Measurement
- Microwave Devices and Distribution Systems
- Bioelectromagnetics
- Optical Fiber Communications and Sensors
- Microwave Integrated Circuits
- Power System Simulation, Planning and Protection
- Renewable Energy Integration and Smart Grid Applications
- Power Electronics and Electric Drives
- Power Conversion
- Control Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 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).
Applicants to the master\'s degree program in electrical engineering should meet the following minimum requirements:
- Combined GRE (V + Q)\xc3\x82\xc2\xa0 scores of 301 (1100 in old system)
- Quantitative GRE scores of 156 (720 in old system)
- Analytical GRE score of 4/6 (3.5 in old system)
- Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- TOEFL: 550 (or >216 computerized or >79/120 Internet-based or IELTS >7/9 Academic Version)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 269 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 269 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 269 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 269 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Nevada Reno 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 Nevada Reno
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-22
- Language English
