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Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (STEM)

Shorelight Group - University of South Carolina

USA,South Carolina

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 24,926/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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USA, South Carolina

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1801

Total Students: 34,795 +

Int. Students: 1,809 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Columbia, SC 29208, United States

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (STEM)

Program Overview

Our electrical engineering graduate program is nationally recognized in areas like communication and electromagnetics, decision and control, electronic materials and devices, and power and energy systems. As an electrical engineering graduate student, you can work in outstanding labs and facilities at UofSC.

A graduate degree in electrical engineering can improve your career by equipping you to work on advanced projects or enabling you to transition to a new career in research or teaching. Electrical Engineering at UofSC has advanced facilities, labs, computing and simulation infrastructure to allow students to carry out research activities.

We offer paid research assistantships and tuition for full-time Ph.D. students. Prospective students may also apply and receive national or international fellowships like the NSF Graduate Fellowship, National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship, or fellowships from international entities and governments to support their Ph.D. program of study. M.S. students may also apply and receive very limited teaching assistantships or research assistantships, depending on the availability of funds. M.E. students are normally self-supported or supported by their governments, employers, or sponsors.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
may 2024		Closed
may 2025		Not Available
aug 2024		Closed
aug 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 24,926 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Shorelight Group - University of South Carolina

CAD 14,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

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

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 55.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Academic Merit Scholarship For 2025 Early Decision

Early decisions = higher scholarships! Undergraduate students who apply to one or more participating universities for Summer or Fall 2025 may be eligible to apply for an exclusive Academic Merit Scholarship, of up to $30,000*! This limited-time Early Decision scholarship will award a small number of high-value scholarships to outstanding students who apply and confirm their place by February 2025.

Shorelight awarded more than $13.5 million in scholarships to international students in 2024. Make sure your students take advantage of opportunities this year – send in applications by January 15th to be considered for the next round of funding.

Scholarship amounts will vary by university and GPA. There are a limited number of high-value awards available

Work Permit

PGWP

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.