Program Contact

Graduate Coordinator
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Van Leer Building
777 Atlantic Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA 30332-0250

Phone

Application Deadlines

Atlanta Campus

  • MS and Ph.D. Fall: Dec 16

GT Europe Campus

  • Fall: May 1
  • Spring: October 1 (master's only)

Distance Learning Campus

  • Fall: May 1 (master's only)
  • Spring: September 1 (master's only)

GT Shenzhen Campus

  • Fall: May 1 (master's only)
  • Spring: October 1 (master's only)

Admittance Terms

Fall
Spring

Areas of Research

  • Autonomous Systems and Robotics
  • Bioengineering
  • Computer Systems and Software
  • Signal Processing
  • Electrical Energy
  • Electromagnetics
  • Electronic Design and Applications
  • Machine Learning
  • Nanotechnology
  • Optics and Photonics
  • Systems and Controls
  • Telecommunications
  • VLSI Systems and Digital Design

Standardized Tests

GRE scores are not required but will still be considered if submitted.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

  • Institute Code: R5248
  • Department Code: 1203

TOEFL Requirements

The TOEFL is one option for international students to demonstrate English proficiency.

  • Institute Code: 5248
  • Department Code: 66
  • Minimum Score Required:
  • Paper-based: 577
  • Internet-based: 90, with minimum section scores of 19
  • Exam results more than two years old cannot be considered. Exam may be taken multiple times, with only the highest score being considered.

IELTS Academic Requirements

The IELTS Academic is another option for international students to demonstrate English proficiency.

  • Overall minimum score of 7
  • Minimum section scores of 6.5 in reading, listening, speaking, and 5.5 in writing
  • Exam results more than two years old cannot be considered.  Exam may be taken multiple times, with only the highest score being considered.

Application Requirements

Mandatory Documents for All Programs

  • Transcript (unofficial or official) for eligible degrees. Official transcripts are welcomed but are only required after you have been admitted.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Statement of purpose (1,000 word maximum).
  • International students only: official TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Exemption of the TOEFL or IELTS is determined by the Office of Graduate Education.

Special Instructions

If you are denied from the PhD in ECE, you are not automatically considered for the MS in ECE.  Please apply to one program.

Admissions

The Office of Graduate Education has prepared application instructions to help you navigate through the admissions process. View the instructions to begin your graduate education.