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Illinois Tech's accelerated master's program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering enables students to earn both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in as little as five years.
The electrical engineering undergraduate program balances theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, establishing a robust foundation in engineering science and mathematics while taking an integrated, hands-on approach to mastering complex topics and solving difficult technical challenges.
The computer engineering graduate curriculum develops comprehensive expertise in computer system design and development, with opportunities for specialization in key areas.
Through this program, students acquire practical experience in computer hardware design, networking and telecommunications, and system and application software development.
First-year applicants are currently enrolled in secondary school or have completed secondary school and have not attended an institute of higher education outside of their secondary school experience.
This includes students who have taken A-levels or studied in an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, as long as they have not completed university coursework. Sometimes these students are also referred to as freshmen, regardless of their class standing upon entering the university.
Students engaged in a college preparatory or general education curriculum generally make good candidates for Illinois Tech. Team will take a holistic approach to reviewing your application, taking various factors into account such as high school performance, essays, choice of major, and test scores (optional) to make an admission decision and determine your optimal pathway to achieving your goals.
Recommended Coursework for Competitive High School Applicants: Mathematics: Three to four years; Science: Three years; English: Four years; Social Science: Three years; Second Language: Not required.
English Proficiency Requirement:
TOEFL iBT: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Application deadline: February 1 for fall (June 1 (for international students living in the U.S. only)); November 15 for spring.