Electrical and Computer Engineering

Supported Degree Objectives


  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Accelerated BS/MSECE 5 year Degree
  • Graduate Certificate
    • Digital Signal Processing
    • Hybrid Electric Vehicle
    • Power and Energy Processing

Required Supporting Documents


Please review Application Checklist on the IUPUI ECE program page.

English Proficiency Requirements


Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Additional Program Requirements


  • Successful applicants typically have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of ~3.2 on a 4-point USA scale
  • Applications are evaluated on a holistic basis
  • The IUPUI PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering is a Purdue University degree program administered through Indiana University on the campus of IUPUI. Upon successful completion of the academic and research requirements of the program, graduates are awarded a Purdue University degree for work completed on the Indianapolis campus. Typical applicants to the program have either an undergraduate or graduate degree in an engineering discipline. https://et.iupui.edu/departments/ece/programs/grad/
  • The IUPUI PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering degree program consists of 90 graduate level credit hours. Successful applicants with a master’s degree can petition to apply up to 21 credit hours of their graduate coursework and 9 credit hours of their master's thesis research hours towards their degree
  • Applications at IUPUI, including programs within the Purdue School of Engineering, are administered through the IU Liaisons Application System (IU Graduate CAS). To begin, you must first create an IU Username and Passphrase. Purdue IDs are issued upon admission to the program. The IUPUI ECE MS website can guide you through this process: https://et.iupui.edu/departments/ece/programs/grad/

Master Degree (MSECE) Program Requirements


  • Successful applicants typically have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of ~3.0 on a 4-point USA scale
  • Applications are evaluated on a holistic basis
  • The number of graduate level credit hours required for a Master of Science degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering is 30. There are both thesis and non-thesis options. More can be seen on the IUPUI ECE MS web page: et.iupui.edu/departments/ece/
  • Applications at IUPUI, including programs within the Purdue School of Engineering, are administered through the IU Liaisons Application System (IU Graduate CAS). To begin, you must first create an IU Username and Passphrase. Purdue IDs are issued upon admission to the program. The IUPUI ECE MS website can guide you through this process: https://et.iupui.edu/departments/ece/programs/grad/

Application Deadlines


  • Fall (August)
    January 2: Priority considerations for University Fellowships, assistantships, or financial aid.

    July 1: Final deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting documents.
    Applicants (including international applicants) applying from within the continental USA
    January 2: Priority considerations for University Fellowships, assistantships, or financial aid.

    May 1:
    Final deadline for receipt of applications and all supporting documents.
    International applicants applying from outside the continental USA
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  • Spring (January)
    November 1: Final deadline for receipts of applications and all supporting documentations.

    University Fellowships are not available for admission in the spring session.
    Applicants (including international applicants) applying from within the continental USA
    October 1: Final deadline for receipts of applications and all supporting documentations.

    University Fellowships are not available for admission in the spring session.
    International applicants applying from outside the continental USA
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  • Summer
    March 15 Applicants (including international applicants) applying from within the continental USA
    February 1 International applicants applying from outside the continental USA

Program Contact Information


  • Name Sherrie Tucker, ECE Graduate Programs Coordinator
    Phone 317-278-9726
    Name Dr. Brian King,  ECE Department Chair
    Phone 317-278-9726
    Email ecegrad@iupui.edu
    Web Program Website
    Address Graduate Office
    Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI
    723 W. Michigan St. SL160
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    USA
IUPUI campus