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Master of Science in Engineering specializing in electrical and computer engineering
Enhance your engineering expertise through a graduate program focused on electrical and computer engineering, with opportunities to specialize in fields such as: cyber-physical systems and computing; medical technology development; renewable energy solutions; telecommunications; simulation techniques; data science; electromagnetic applications; or nano-scale electronics.Students pursuing non-thesis options can gain practical research, design, leadership, and communication experience via VCU College of Engineering's Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program, which offers hands-on learning with real-world relevance.Our career support specialists assist students in securing summer internships and connecting with employment opportunities at our numerous industry partners. Those aiming for academic or research careers can collaborate with VCU Engineering's distinguished faculty on cutting-edge projects.Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's top graduate engineering programs, VCU Engineering combines academic excellence with strong industry ties and proximity to Richmond's business community, making it an ideal destination for professional advancement.
Statement of intent (not required by all programs)
Letters of recommendation (not required by all programs)
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English language proficiency test scores (if required)
GRE general test scores 
Foreign credential evaluation (e.g. WES or ECE)
Students in the VCU's electrical engineering B.S. and computer engineering B.S. programs can apply to this M.S. program at the end of their junior year, if they have a minimum major GPA of 3.2 and minimum overall GPA of 3.0. These students are not required to complete the GRE-general exam and should be admitted to the M.S. program for the next term immediately following their last semester of undergraduate study. For admission to the M.S. program, these students must:
Fulfill all requirements for the B.S. degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering at VCU
Maintain a minimum major GPA of 3.2 and minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Complete a minimum of six credits of graduate course work in their senior year. Up to six credits of graduate course work which counted as technical electives toward requirements for the B.S. degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering can be counted toward the M.S. program.