Overview

Key facts

The Master of Science in Electric Power Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University provides graduate students a thorough understanding of the tools, methods, and practice of electric power engineering. The program goal is to provide an education that is directly applicable to a career in industry and is suitable for a new or recent graduate, as well as experienced professionals who want to receive the necessary retraining to change careers. The program is designed to educate a new type of engineering workforce which is currently in high demand.

The main features of MS-EPSE include:

core electric power engineering courses;
interdisciplinary courses focusing on power electronics, data communications, cybersecurity, and environmental issues associated with electric power systems.
sub-specialization in power engineering

Programme Structure

Course include:

Power System Operation and Control

Power Electronics and Utility Applications

Electric Power Generation Renewables and Conventional

The Business of the Electric Utility

Power System Transients

Electric Motor Drives

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application must be submitted online through the North Carolina State University Graduate School Online Application.
Students must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering with an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
Students who do not have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in electrical engineering must satisfy:
- Completion of the following ECE courses (or electrical engineering courses equivalent to) ECE 200, ECE 211, ECE 220, ECE 301, and ECE 303
- Applicants must have also completed the following courses or equivalent courses:
  - three semesters of calculus,
  - one semester of probability/statistics,
  - two semesters of physics, and
  - one semester of chemistry.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Out-of-State

34033 USD / year

≈ 34033 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12735 USD / year

≈ 12735 USD / year

Additional Details

Online fees:

National $568.33/ credit
International $1,751.56/ credit

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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