Research Focus
Strengths of CMU’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE):
- AI hardware
- Robotics and autonomous driving
- Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things
- Energy systems
- Biomedical electronics
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
A bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering or a related field.
Application Period
Spring entry: 1–31 August. Fall entry: 1 October – 15 January. Applicants first submit a CV and transcripts for an initial review, then interview with a prospective supervisor; after a successful interview they apply formally through CMU’s website.
Careers
Median starting salary for ECE master’s graduates: US$128,000 (class of 2023). Graduates join technology companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon and Microsoft, financial firms such as Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, or continue to a PhD.
