Admissions
This is your source for application forms for admission and graduate assistantship, and instructions.
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Programs of Study
The department offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in electrical engineering.
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Mba/mSE
This program is only for those students seeking a professional M.S. Engingeering degree.
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Research Facilities
Graduate students have access to the University of Pittsburgh's top-notch research facilities.
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Financial Aid
Teaching assistantships are available from the department and are awarded on the basis of scholastic record, GRE General Test scores, and letters of reference. Research assistantships are typically awarded to graduate students who have been in the department for at least one term and who have distinguished themselves by superior performance in course work or project work. A limited number of fellowships are also available. In 2007–08, typical stipends for teaching and research assistantships ranged from $1,810 to $1,883 per month, plus tuition and medical benefits.
Cost of Study
For the 2007–08 academic year, tuition was $17,080 for state residents and $34,160 for out-of-state students.
Living and Housing Costs
Students can rent furnished and unfurnished rooms and apartments near campus. The Housing Resource Center can be contacted for University-owned housing at 412-624-9900 or for off-campus housing at 412-624-6998.
Student Group
The department has about 100 graduate students, half of whom are Ph.D. students. Roughly one fourth of the graduate students are part-time, employed by industry in the Pittsburgh area. |
Applying
An outstanding scholastic record and GRE General Test scores are required of all applicants. International students, except those who attended U.S. schools, must submit TOEFL scores. Women, African Americans, and Hispanics are encouraged to apply. If financial support is requested, completed applications must be received by February 1 for the fall term. Application materials can be obtained by writing to the graduate program coordinator, or apply online.
MS Nuclear Engineering Certificate
Students must first be admitted to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Once admitted, students may apply internally for admission to the certificate program. The certificate requires the completion of 36 credits of coursework, 21 of which are from ECE and 15 credits are to be completed from a list of engineering courses.
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System-on-a-Chip Design Certificate
This is for students specializing in VLSI, SoC, Embedded Systems, etc. Contact the graduate office for more detail.
Correspondence and Information
University of Pittsburgh
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Graduate Program Administrator
348 Benedum Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
412-624-8001
412-624-8003 FAX
Location
Pittsburgh is a cultural city and has been a major center for industrial activity and technological innovation for many decades. In recent years, the city has been undergoing a phase of corporate growth, emphasizing high technology. Pittsburgh is one of the nation's largest corporate headquarters cities. It offers many cultural and recreational resources, such as the Pittsburgh Symphony, the Pittsburgh Opera Company, the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and major-league sports.
The University
The University of Pittsburgh is located in the Oakland section of the city, about three miles from downtown. The University began in 1787 and thus is one of the oldest in the country. Today, the University has approximately 32,000 students, of whom 9,100 are graduate students, enrolled in 16 professional schools and the arts and sciences, including the School of Medicine, which is a world leader in organ transplantation.
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