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    Engineering-Related Fields

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    Austin, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $46,974.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    31%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $46,974 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program covers semiconductor science, manufacturing, device design, circuit and system design, metrology, packaging, and heterogeneous integration through core courses, track-specific labs, electives, and independent research leading to a master's report.

    Focus: both
    #7 (U.S. News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE not required (optional in some programs like Mechanical Engineering; required in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering)
    TOEFL
    required
    Min 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT) (Graduate School minimum; program minimums may vary)
    IELTS
    required
    Min An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination (Graduate School minimum; program minimums may vary)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin is $46,974 across 30 required credits.
    Is Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in junior- and senior-level work and in any graduate work already completed
    Is Engineering-Related Fields at The University of Texas at Austin STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Engineering-Related Fields 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.