Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

As an electrical engineering graduate student, you will work with top scholars and industry leaders to develop your area of expertise. University of Dayton faculty are nationally recognized as educators and researchers. They will support and guide you in a well-equipped learning environment, including seven dedicated computer labs with industry-specific software and ten specialty laboratories. You will use state-of-the-art computational and engineering tools equipped with industry-specific software MATLAB, FPGA, Altera, Xilinx, and Microsoft Visual Studio Pro, and simulation and design tools ADAMS and ANSYS. Your graduate degree will take you to diverse work settings and prepare you for global, ever-evolving technologies.

A substantial amount of financial aid is available to support your continued studies. We offer competitive teaching assistantships, research assistantships and fellowships to some of our advanced students. We receive a large number of qualified applications each term.

A minimum of 30 semester hours:

At least 9 semester hours in electrical engineering core courses approved by advisor/advisory committee
At least 9 semester hours in a concentration area: telecommunications, signals & systems, and digital systems, or as approved by the advisor/advisory committee
An approved thesis may count for 6 semester hours
Technical electives, approved by your advisor, to reach a total of 30 semester hours

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics or other appropriate program of study. Applicants with a different undergraduate degree may be required to complete prerequisites. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Some programs require higher GPAs for admission. In some cases, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional basis.

All students are encouraged to submit proof of English proficiency for Admission into the University of Dayton. Proof of English proficiency can be submitted in one of the following ways:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 80 on the Internet-based (IB) test is required for full admission.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A minimum band score of 6.5 is required for full admission.
• International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP). A minimum overall score of 4.5 is required for full admission.
• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE). A minimum score of 60 is required for full admission.
• Duolingo English Test (DET): A minimum score of 105 is required for full admission.
• Some graduate programs may require a higher proficiency score for full admission.