M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Champaign

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M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Overview

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University of Illinois Urbana Champaign`s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering Degree program. The 18 months course of M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering is offered by the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. To pursue Degree M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering fees for international students is USD 26386.0. The University of Illinois Urbana Champaign M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering requirement for international students are IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹23.40 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering

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M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
at
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 23,39,647

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 11,53,951
Insurance	INR 1,86,384

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.67 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 13ᵗʰ October 2025

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M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
at
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in MS at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

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M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
at
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in electrical or computer engineering (or a related field)

Graduates of curricula in the physical sciences, mathematics, and computer science may be admitted if they are judged to have the necessary background to profit from graduate work in electrical and computer engineering.

A minimum grade point average of 3.00 (A = 4.00) for the last two years of undergraduate study is required. However, because of space limitations, applicants with GPAs below 3.50 are rarely admitted.

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is optional.

3 and 4 year degrees accepted

Minimum GPA Requirements:

55%

2nd Class Upper

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TOEFL

Marks - 103/120
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Marks - 7.5/9
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M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
at
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

SOP

Statement of Purpose is required

LOR

Three letters of references are required

Step two

Additional documents required

Official Transcripts
ECE Interest form
GRE scores
English Language Proficiency scores
Financial certification only needed if applicant wish to be admitted without financial aid

Step three

Start your online application

https://grad.illinois.edu/admissions/instructions

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 75 = INR 6.65 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card

Students can pay their fees in installment plans
Students can pay fees in 6, 5, 4, 3, & 2 payments
All payments are processed on the 20th of the month

Step five

Application deadline

Spring (Jan): 1st Sept

Fall (Aug): 15th Jan

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
at
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#1	Civil Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2025
#21	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#23	Engineering and Technology QS, 2025

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

43% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Liberal

Fun loving

Internships4.2

Part time work4.7

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty5

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.3

Public transportation5

Safety4.5

Indian Food3.2

Permanent Immigration3.5

Anonymous

Master of Education in Educational Administration and Leadership - Batch of 2026

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.3

A big university in a small town with modern facilities.

Tips: The university is truly awesome, you don't have to worry about that. If you are looking for a calm but fun town to spend your 5 years of the Ph.D, then you are looking at the right place. It's very fresh in here. If you are expecting US city life, then you probably need to go to Chicago, which is around 3 hours away from here. There are many on-campus jobs available and even plenty of off-campus jobs as well. If you are a graduate student, it's even better because you can work with professors on their research projects. The hourly pay is also not bad as the expenses in this town are very low. Overall, I am very satisfied with the environment, people, university culture, eating out options, etc.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): In general, there are fewer immigration options in the US. Provided the current scenario, the opportunities are getting even fewer. If I get a chance to permanently immigrate to the US, I would definitely not think twice about it. But the chances are better if you are from a STEM field or Academia.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1400

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 70000

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025Read more

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Professional Master of Computer Science (MCS) - Batch of 2020

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.5

One of the best CS grad schools where I was able to make net positive money during my Masters!

Tips: Do not let cold weather be a reason for not joining UIUC, you get used to it. Apart from the thesis, there is no difference between MS and MS programme and both are considered the same for job applications but the thesis programme helps you improve your profile by getting to work with a professor on a research project. Computer Science programme has decent TA/RA opportunities and if you get one, you get 100% fee waiver and $2500 monthly stipend which is well above the monthly expenses. Post covid, intake to the professional MS programme has significantly increased from ~60 to ~300 resulting in a lot more competition to get a TA/RA.

Likes (Quality of faculty): UIUC has some of the best faculty in Computer Science, many times professors teach content that has been published in books by themselves. UIUC has many diverse professors, a very wide choice of course selection and a lot of flexibility in choosing courses.

Dislikes (Indian Food): Since Urban-Champaign is a college town, there are not that many Indian restaurants and for people who eat Jain food, there are hardly any food options outside. But there are many events in the department buildings where you can occasionally get free Pizzas.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Systems and Entrepreneurial Engineering - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Best campustown in USA which gives you most bang for your buck compared to anywhere in states

Tips: Very accommodating culture. It will be the best experience of your life. Teachers are very knowledgeable. MS programme can be tailored to your liking where you can take courses from any department without much restrictions. This happened to be the best experience of my life.

Likes (Safety): Campustown is organized in a manner where all the students converge to Green Street where we have everything needed creating an awesome environment to meet new people and have fun. Cricket lovers can join Cricket Club of Illinois for a rewarding cricket experience and tons of tournaments in summer.

Dislikes (Public transportation): Faculty is very approachable and compassionate. After first semester most Masters student can find a RA or TA position. Try to meet with the faculty and show what drives you to do research and teaching and you will get a way around. The faculty is well-educated and mostly from universities ranked above UIUC.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 62650

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

4.1

Most people and faculty are friendly.

Tips: Champaign is the best town to live in for those coming to the US for the first time. Pros such as low rent, a friendly campus, etc. can be of help. I availed a Research Assistantship which resulted in a tuition fee waiver. Very satisfied with my courses and the University.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2024Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

3.9

My Review on doing a Masters in UIUC

Tips: Since the university is in Illinois, the weather during the winters is brutal, which most Indians will find difficult to adapt to. Hence I advise you to buy proper winter clothes when winter approaches. The grocery stores on or near campus are also expensive, so you need to learn how to buy food in bulk without wasting anything. UIUC has a large diaspora of not only Indians but other nationalities as well, so socializing is necessary but not tedious. Despite this, feelings of loneliness can set in since everyone will be busy studying for their courses, which one should be prepared for.

Likes (Public transportation): The campus has a functional transportation service which is free for students of UIUC, with plenty of buses there to reach most parts of Champaign-Urban. Despite buses taking more time to reach the destination you wish to go to, the part that is already included in your tuition fees is convenient since one pays $60 as public transportation fees.

Dislikes (Value for money): Since I did my Masters in Aerospace Engineering, finding internships for myself was tedious due to ITAR. And unlike Indian institutes, we have to find internships by ourselves because most companies that come to the career fair look for US citizens only, though I would advise going to the career fair anyway to network.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1200

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 85000

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2024Read more

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M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering
at
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Highlights

The MSc is a coursework-only degree that requires 32 hours of coursework, of which 20 must be 500-level ECE hours
The Department expects that most full-time candidates for the M.S. degree will be able to complete all the requirements in three to four semesters