The MS in Electrical Engineering (Computer Architecture) is a specialization within the Computer Engineering division of the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, and is aimed at students interested in this specific area.
By highlighting their specialized expertise in computer architecture, the program provides students with a competitive edge in the computer industry sector that focuses on microchips as well as whole systems.
Additional breadth in Computer Engineering is gained through technical electives in networking and VLSI/CAD.
International Students: This program is eligible for the OPT STEM extension.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
| SEMESTER | DEADLINE |
| Spring | September 1 |
| Fall | December 15 |
Visit our Ready to Apply page for more information
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Applicants to the master's of science programs in Electrical Engineering - Computer Architectrue are required to have a bachelor’s degree or be in the process of completing a bachelor's degree. Degrees in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines are frequently represented among our program applicants, including but not limited to the following:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics
- Math
- Physics
Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree in the preferred majors listed above will only be considered with coursework and demonstrated proficiency in the acceptable courses listed below (or equivalent).
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| Electrical Engineering |
| Linear Circuits |
| Linear Systems |
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Probability/Statistics |
| Physics |
Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following materials are required to be included with your online application:
- Transcripts
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement
- Letter of Recommendation (Optional)
NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2025 applications.
The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition
TUITION AND FEES OVERVIEW
Use the link below to download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.
Estimated Cost of Attendance - 28 Unit Program
Internships (Summer 2023)**
Microsoft Corporation; Rivos; Tesla, Inc.
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* Information is based on a voluntary survey and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive view of the 2022 graduating class.
** Internship data is from CPT internships done by our international student population.
Want to find out where our graduating class of 2020/2021 Electrical and Computer Engineering Master’s students did their internships and where they went after commencement? Visit our Electrical and Computer Engineering Employment Outcomes page.
This program is not available through DEN. For a full list of the 40+ engineering graduate programs available online, please visit Online DEN@Viterbi Offerings.
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