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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This course is offered by Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering department of the university. University of Illinois Urbana Champaign offers a 18 months long M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering course. The tuition fees to pursue this program is USD 26386.0. English language proficiency test accepted for admission to University of Illinois Urbana Champaign M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering are IELTS, TOEFL, and Duolingo. Graduation cutoff for admission is CGPA - 3.0/4.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹24.50 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 24,50,211

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 12,08,483
Insurance	INR 1,95,192

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 92.86025 | 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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IELTS

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 6.96 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
#19	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#26	Engineering and Technology QS, 2026
#1	Civil Engineering PG US News & World Report, 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)

42% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Fun loving

Liberal

Internships4.2

Part time work4.8

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.8

Value for money4.4

Public transportation5

Safety4.7

Indian Food3.6

Permanent Immigration3.4

Anonymous

Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2027

4.3

Amazing curriculum and campus life.

Tips: One of the greatest universities in the US. Amazing curriculum and campus life. Plenty of on campus part-time opportunities. It's a campus town so you get to experience student life first hand. Multiple events and competitions take place all year round.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 150

Prepping time for classes25 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2027

4.5

Quite safe campus town to explore.

Tips: Location is remote but a very lovely town with a lot of students and a friendly environment. In my opinion it's better than the city. Part time is easy and food options are also available. The university is very big with a lot of events happening so you always have something to enjoy. Campus town is quite safe, people can roam around at midnight without fear plus the bus services are good.

Likes (Safety): Crimes do happen but it's rare. MTD Connect is a good feature that operates in the campus town which allows you to go from one place to another in the campus town and it's free of cost.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The US in general is a difficult place for permanent settlement so it does not make sense to give any US university above 3 stars. The US is a bad choice for permanent settlement.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 650

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100000

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more

Arnaav Anand Verified Icon

Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2026

4.4

The university provides you with all the required tools; you just need to know how to build it.

Tips: Students must know that the university provides all the necessary facilities for them to succeed but it is up to them to do the work. The opportunities are plenty; you just need to be active enough. The goal here is to network with as many industry professionals and alumni as possible to get a head start and make a career for yourself.

Likes (Safety): There are facilities like safe rides, campus security and being a college town full of students, the safety is pretty high standard. I have personally never experienced any security so far in the 2 years I have stayed on campus. It has all the safety precautions and safeguards in place.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Permanent settlement is way different from attending college. It is dependent on a lot of factors like intention, job aspects, etc. The university provides a good opportunity to learn and work in a good company but a permanent settlement comes way in the future and is not dependent on college but rather the job you pursue.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1025

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 104100

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more

Madhura Saurabh Mirikar Verified Icon

Master of Science in Information Management - Batch of 2026

4.7

Opportunities, impact and academics.

Tips: UIUC offers strong, rigorous programs, especially in Data and Analytics. The coursework is hands-on and project based, so prior exposure to tools like Python, SQL or visualization helps. It is easy to get part-time jobs on campus. Also, campus life is pretty amazing.

Likes (Indian Food): Signature Grill offers very nice South Indian Food. Average price for a single person is 12 dollars. We have Bombay Market serving items starting from 3.99, which is very cheap for students. It offers various types of Indian cuisines making it the most popular spot for Indian students.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 900

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026Read more

Anonymous

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

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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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