Think Innovation. Think Minnesota
One of the most prestigious public research universities in the United States, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of only five universities in the nation that has an engineering school, a law school, a medical school, a veterinary medical school, and an agricultural school within one campus. Ranked among the top ten public research institutions in the United States, this reputation extends to individual colleges in the University. The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) home of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is ranked in the top 20 among public universities for its graduate programs.
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You can start an application and return later to finish, so don’t hesitate to create an account and start applying.
What you can do as a graduate student in ECE
Graduate students in ECE have access to state of the art teaching labs and cutting edge research facilities such as:
Our master's program (MSECE) trains students in areas of rapid innovation and expansion such as chip related development and design that powers the AI revolution. We have an exceptionally robust and cutting edge presence in the areas of VLSI, microelectronics, and nanoelectronics. Our faculty teach courses and conduct research focusing on VLSI Computer-Aided Design (CAD), digital VLSI design, quantum-inspired computing, design of energy-efficient, robust, and intelligent integrated circuits, cryogenic computing, nanomaterials and nanoscience applications in sensors and other devices that have significant positive impact on society.
If you are a recent graduate or professional who does not want to commit to a two-year master's program, but are keen on acquiring competitive knowledge and experience in a shorter timeframe, then the graduate certificate in microelectronics is for you. Importantly, we allow these certificate credits to be used later toward our master’s or Ph.D. programs with approval from the Director of Graduate Studies. Regardless of where you are in your engineering career, the program provides you with a targeted, flexible pathway to update your expertise with the latest advances in microelectronics and meet the demands of a resurgent domestic microelectronics industry.
Regardless of the area you choose, you will find that our faculty teach and research topics that span the spectrum from the applied to the theoretical. We also encourage interdisciplinary research in our Ph.D. program, and the presence of the medical school, the veterinary medical school and others will help drive your quest for novel solutions to the challenges that we face as a society. Whatever program you choose, our faculty will help you foster strong connections and collaborations with experts in other departments and centers at the University, as well as national and international institutions. We have students from across the world, who bring along their curiosity, eagerness to learn, and readiness to explore new areas and extend current boundaries.
Come join us. We look forward to seeing you here.