UW–Electrical and Computer Engineering (Research)University of Wisconsin–Madison

Program Info

Official source

Degree: Master's
Duration: 24 months
Fields: Electrical Engineering
Tuition: To be confirmed
Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: Dec 1, 2026

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Program Overview

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

See Graduate School suggested guidelines.

CV or resume

Supplemental application (research interest and proposed advisor)

Subsection of the Graduate School application specifying research interest area and proposed faculty advisor.

Recommendation letters x 3

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all previous higher education institutions; English translation if needed. Official copies typically requested after recommendation for admission.

Published Score Requirements

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Minimum GPA to be reviewed by the admission committee is 3.0/4.0. Applications welcomed from scientific, engineering, and mathematical disciplines other than ECE.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Identify a research interest area and proposed faculty advisor on the supplemental application. Thesis or research-project path with faculty mentorship.
IELTS: 7.0 overall; Graduate School minimum. Lower scores may be admissible with program approval and an ESLAT on arrival.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall | Old scale: 92 overall; Graduate School minimum. Lower scores may be admissible with program approval and an ESLAT on arrival.; Graduate School minimum. Lower scores may be admissible with program approval and an ESLAT on arrival. Old scale before 21 Jan 2026; new scale on/after that date.
GRE: Optional; GRE not required for this named option.

UW–Electrical and Computer Engineering (Research)University of Wisconsin–Madison

Program Info

Program Overview

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Published Score Requirements