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Our electrical engineering graduate program is nationally acclaimed for its excellence in specialized fields including communications and electromagnetics, decision and control systems, electronic materials and devices, as well as power and energy systems. As a graduate student in electrical engineering at USC, you'll have access to exceptional laboratories and cutting-edge facilities. Pursuing an advanced degree in this field can significantly enhance your professional trajectory, preparing you for sophisticated project work or facilitating a shift into research or academic careers. USC's Electrical Engineering department boasts state-of-the-art research infrastructure, including advanced labs, computational resources, and simulation capabilities. Full-time Ph.D. candidates may qualify for funded research positions with tuition coverage. Applicants also have opportunities to secure prestigious fellowships such as the NSF Graduate Fellowship or National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship, along with international funding options. While limited, some M.S. students may obtain teaching or research assistantships based on funding availability, whereas M.E. students typically rely on personal funding, employer sponsorship, or government support.