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    Electrical and Computer Engineering

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    Austin, USMSEIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $50,265.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    13.8%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    145
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MSE program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $50,265 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    MSE degree offered in 8 academic tracks covering areas such as architecture, computer systems, embedded systems, bioECE, decision and communications engineering, electromagnetics, electronics, photonics, quantum systems, integrated circuits, power electronics, and software engineering. Most students participate in research with faculty.

    Focus: both
    QS: #68 | #11 Electrical / #8 Computer Engineering (U.S. News)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months (12 months OPT + 24 months STEM extension)

    $90,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $17,300.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is $50,265 across 30 required credits.
    Is Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin reports an acceptance rate of approximately 13.8%.