Master of Engineering (MEng/MSc) in Electrical Engineering

Masters Degree 1.5 Years On-Campus United States
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About This Programme

The Rensselaer at Hartford master’s program in Electrical Engineering allows students to increase their competence in a number of Electrical Engineering subjects, particularly in Digital Communications and Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Communication Networks. Students who have received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an accredited institution, a GPA in the upper quartile, and some work experience in a high-technology environment. Students with a B.S. degree in another engineering discipline, mathematics, or physics may be admitted subject to fulfillment of the following Electrical Engineering Background Requirements. Students must include in their Plan of Study a sequence of three 6000- (or 7000-) level courses in at least one of the following areas of specialization: Digital Communications and Signal Processing, Control Systems, and Communication Networks. Electrical Engineering Background Requirements; Advanced Mathematics (i.e. Complex Variables, Laplace Transforms, Fourier Analysis, Probability) (one term), Electric Circuits (one term), Electronic Circuits (two terms), Signals and Systems (one term), Digital Logic (one term), Technical Design Elective (e.g., Communications Systems, Control Systems Engineering, Computer Networks) (one term)

Career Path

Career path includes Electrical Design Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Signal Processing Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Renewable Energy Engineer, VLSI Design Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Hardware Engineer, RF (Radio Frequency) Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Automation Engineer, Smart Grid Engineer, Circuit Design Engineer, Electrical Project Manager, Systems Integration Engineer, Energy Storage Systems Engineer, Electric Vehicle Systems Engineer, Lighting Design Engineer, Electrical Safety Engineer, Building Services Engineer, High Voltage Engineer.

Eligibility Requirements
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Admission Requirement
We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute below;

1. Bachelor Certificate

2. Bachelor Transcript

3. English proficiency Letter from University

4. Statement of Purpose

5. Passport

6. Recommendation Letter

7. CV

8.  WASSCE/A level Certificate 

English Language Requirement

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit 

1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.

Programme Details
Masters Degree Level
1.5 Years Duration
On-Campus Mode
United States Country
Intakes
January, 2026
April, 2025 → November, 2025
Closed
September, 2026
November, 2025 → June, 2026
Open
January, 2027
April, 2026 → November, 2026
Likely Open
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