Graduate Program

Admission Requirements

  • Undergraduate Degree

    Degree

    • A student with a BS in Engineering program is eligible to enter the MSEE program.
    • A student without a BS in engineering can be evaluated on a case by case basis and may be required to take additional courses prior to admission.

  • GPA

    GPA

    3.0 GPA in all undergraduate coursework

  • Transcripts

    Transcripts

    Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must accompany your application.

    Note: Non-English certificates, diplomas, and transcripts require certified, complete, literal English translations.

  • English Proficiency

    English Proficiency

    Applicants from countries where English is not the official language, and who have not earned at least a bachelor’s degree in the U.S. Refer to the list of English-speaking countries to determine if you must meet this requirement. Minimum test scores required to demonstrate proficiency are:

    • IELTS - 6.5
    • PTE-A - 53
    • TOEFL (iBT - 79; PBT - 550)
    • GRE Verbal - 153
    • Duolingo – 110

    Note: The TOEFL/IELTS requirement may be waived if the applicant has successfully met another requirement of proof of English proficiency as outlined in the .

  • Letters of Recommendation

    LoR

    At least three (3) letters of recommendation are required with your application packet.

  • Personal Statement

    Personal Statement

    A brief statement indicating your past and current interests and activities relevant to the electrical engineering program. Feel free to list the faculty in our department whose research interests you believe match your own. Also, comment on your career goals.

  • Resume

    Resume

    An updated copy of your academic or professional resume.

  • GRE Scores

    GRE Scores

    For PhD applicants only:

    the General GRE test (Verbal and Quantitative) is required. Passing scores in the EE Department for the General GRE Verbal portion is 146 and for the General GRE Quantitative portion is 155. 

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    Students must submit a online, no paper applications are accepted. 

    For additional information about the admission process, please contact USF Graduate Admissions at GradAdmissions@usf.edu or 813-974-3350. You can also visit their website to chat live with an admissions officer, check your application status and more.

    International (Foreign) Applicants are required to submit to Graduate Admissions the Financial Statement form, Confirmation of Financial Support form, Visa Transfer form (if applicable), and a copy of your passport. International applicants should refer to the International Admissions website for procedures and forms.