MinElectrical and Computer EngineeringUniversity of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: Mar 1, 2027).

Historical admission data is not published.

Personal statement

CV or resume

Include educational and academic background, teaching/research experience, publications, awards, presentations, and activities.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters addressing technical and academic abilities and likelihood of success in graduate study.

Official transcript(s)

Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions; official copies typically required only after admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Most students hold EE or computer engineering degrees; physics, math, and other engineering backgrounds may also qualify.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 writing, 6.5 reading); University Graduate School minimum. Programs may require higher scores.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 writing, 4.5 reading) | Old scale: 79 overall (W21, R19); University Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.; University Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Programs may require higher scores.
GRE: Optional; Not required; scores may support applications from lesser-known institutions.