Overview

Thesis option

The thesis option of the Electrical Engineering program at University of Houston is a good option for students who would like to have some research experience as part of their MSEE program, either to help lead them into the PhD program, or because they simply want to have research experience to add to their resume. The program is a 30 hour program, requiring 18 hours in coursework and 12 hours in research and thesis classes. Student in this program should select an advisor as soon as possible, ideally prior to beginning the program.

Non-thesis option

The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) non-thesis program provides advanced instruction in one or more specialized areas, making it well suited for students who want to grow their knowledge and skillset beyond the undergraduate level, but who are not interested in having a research component of their Masters program. However, students who pursue the non-thesis MSEE degree are still equally able to apply to enter the PhD program as students who follow the MSEE thesis program.

In this program student specialize in one of 10 areas of ECE (please see the Degree Requirements webpage for more details about these areas). Students in this program are required to choose 18 hours of courses in their specialization and 12 hours of general elective and breadth courses. This gives students the flexibility to pursue coursework in one or more secondary areas of interest to them. Options include courses in other Engineering departments, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This flexibility allows students to design a degree program that best matches their goals for the future.

The thesis and non-thesis programs are open to both part-time and full-time students. Students who do not wish to pursue a degree can take individual classes as a Non-Degree Objective (NDO) student.

Accreditation

The University of Houston is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adjustable Speed Motor Drive Systems

Transformers and Electric Machines

Power System Protection, Monitoring and Control

Power Converters: Modeling and Applications

CMOS Analog Integrated Circuit

Advanced Electromagnetic Waves
Antenna Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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150 _(verbal)

159 _{(quantitative)}

4 _(analytical)

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Other requirements

General requirements

Resume
Statement of Purpose: A declarative statement that summarizes one’s scholarly interests, research areas, and projected professional goals.
College Transcripts: Scanned copies of official transcripts are required with the application. Include any degree certificates, if your degree is not listed on the transcript. Once an admissions decision has been made, official hard copies of transcripts will be required before admitted students can enroll. (See below.) International Students should review the country-specific transcript guidlelines on the Graduate School website to determine which documents need to be submitted.
Three Letters of RecommendationThe contact information for each person writing a letter of recommendation will be provided by the applicant in the online application. Recommenders will be contacted directly to upload their letter.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32520 USD / year

≈ 32520 USD / year
Out-of-State

32520 USD / year

≈ 32520 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17370 USD / year

≈ 17370 USD / year

Living costs

Houston

United States

1067 - 1950 USD / month

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