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    Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

    Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS)

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    Atlanta, USMSIn-person30 months
    STEM-OPT
    $45,494.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a 30-credit, 30-month, in-person MS program based in Atlanta, US. Tuition is $45,494 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers technical interest areas including bioengineering, computer engineering, digital signal processing, electrical energy, electromagnetics, electronic design and applications, microsystems, optics and photonics, systems and controls, and telecommunications.

    Focus: both
    Electrical Engineering #7 (US News); Computer Engineering #5 (US News)

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE scores are no longer required. GRE scores will be considered if submitted, but are not necessary.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 90 or higher Total score 19 or higher Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking subsections (TOEFL iBT Prior to January 2026); 4.5 or higher Total score 4 or higher Listening, Reading, Writing sections 3.5 or higher Speaking section (TOEFL iBT After January 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 overall (Reading 6.5, Listening 6.5, Speaking 6.5, Writing 5.5)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $118,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $24,154.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is $45,494 across 30 required credits.
    Is Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take to complete?
    Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is structured around 30 months and 30 credits.
    Is Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
    Post-completion work rights for Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS) at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)