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Admission Criteria

Applicants for graduate admission should demonstrate evidence of aptitude for graduate work, as shown by suitable performance in undergraduate and (if available) graduate course work, by scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and three letters of recommendation and completed recommendation forms. While research experience is not required, it is strongly recommended.

Candidates for the M.S. program in Electrical Engineering or in Computer Engineering usually have undergraduate degrees in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Students applying for the M.S. program in Computer Science or in Information Technology normally present a baccalaureate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Especially qualified applicants may be admitted directly into one of the master’s programs without having a degree in the requisite field. They will be required to complete a number of deficiency courses at the undergraduate level. Such courses normally do not count toward the graduate degree.

**Non-native English speakers who have not received an undergraduate degree from an accredited U.S. institution of higher learning will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Scores must reflect English proficiency.

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Application Deadline

The Department’s deadline for Fall admission is March 1st. To receive full consideration for fellowships and assistantships, submit your application by January 1st. Our deadline for Spring admission is October 1st. Applications received after these dates will be considered for admission the following semester.

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Application Process

  • Submit the following to the KU Graduate Application Processing Center:

    • Graduate Application Processing Center
    The University of Kansas
    1450 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 313
    Lawrence, KS 66045

  • Submit the following to the EECS Graduate Office:
    • Complete Graduate Application Checklist.
    • Arrange for one official transcript from each former academic institution you have attended to be sent the EECS Graduate Office.
    • Write statement of academic objectives. If you have identified a focus area or faculty members you would like to work with, please include this information in your letter. This will help us assign GTA and GRA positions.
    • Provide GRE scores. Official scores are sent to EECS by the Graduate Record Exam Board. The KU code is 6871, EE is 1203, and CS is 0402.
    • Arrange for three letters of recommendation and completed recommendation forms to be sent from former instructors and/or employers on official university or company letterhead.

    EECS Graduate Office
    University of Kansas
    Eaton Hall, Suite 2001
    1520 W 15th St.
    Lawrence, KS 66045-7621

  • ** International Students must also provide:
    • TOEFL scores: Official scores are sent to EECS by the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam board.
    • Financial statement: The U.S. State Department mandates that evidence of financial resources, such as an official bank statement, be provided in order to issue an I-20 and student visa.

Upon receipt of your materials, the graduate admissions committee will review your academic credentials and forward its recommendation to the School of Engineering and the Graduate School. The Graduate School will send you official notification and any necessary paperwork.

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Early Application for KU students

Qualified KU EECS juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for early acceptance into our master’s program. For their exceptional preparation, students receive a six-hour credit reduction. This reduces course work requirements from 30 credit hours to 24.

Juniors and seniors must have completed at least 75 hours toward their degrees with both an overall GPA and a GPA in all math, basic science, computer science, and engineering courses of at least 3.50. If accepted, to remain in the Early Application Program, students must maintain a minimum 3.50 for all remaining undergraduate courses.

Interest students need to submit an application package to the EECS graduate office.

Graduate Handbook

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