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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Colorado Boulder

Top 20 Engineering School

Earn the same diploma as students on campus. Ranking

$20,010 USD total tuition

Flexible pay-as-you-go, per-course basis

Admission is performance-based

Complete a series of courses with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher to gain admission

Accredited degree in 12–24 months

Complete 30 credit hours full or part time at your own speed

100% online learning

Pre-recorded lectures, rigorous assignments, and connection with peers and course facilitators

Academics

A rigorous and advanced curriculum in electrical and computer engineering prepares you to design and build what interests you.

The MS-ECE on Coursera prepares you for engineering roles in rapidly growing industries such as technology for climate solutions, IoT, robotics, computer hardware/software, semiconductor machine learning, and much more.

Flexibility
Start on a pathway course and begin working towards your degree on a timeline that’s right for you.
Program length
Choose from six enrollment terms throughout the year. You can finish the entire 30 credits in as little as 12 months. Most students finish in around 24 months.
Language
Taught in English with subtitles in English. Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Indonesian, Portuguese-BR, and Thai.
Learn on mobile
Take your studies on the go with mobile-friendly learning on iOS and Android. Some assignments may not be compatible with a mobile device.

Admissions Information

Questions? Email us at at [email protected].

Important Dates

Summer 2025 Session 2 classes will be 5 weeks instead of 8 weeks. Ensure you have enough time to complete all course content before the for-credit session ends on Aug. 1. CU Boulder will not issue extensions for incomplete work.

  • June 16: Enrollment Opens (9 a.m. MT)
  • June 30: Classes Start (9 a.m. MT)
  • July 18: Enrollment Closes (5 p.m. MT)
  • July 29 : Proctored Exams Scheduling Deadline (4:50 p.m. MT)
  • July 29: Peer-graded Assignments Due (4:50 p.m. MT)
  • Aug. 1: Classes End (11:59 p.m. MT)

All newly admitted and current Master of Science – Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) students, both degree and non-degree seeking, will have their degree program name updated to Master of Science – Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE) starting Fall 2025 onward.

Upcoming Events

  • June 26: Women in STEM - A Student Panel - Register here!
  • July 10: Be Boulder: Earning an Online Degree with University of Colorado Boulder - Register here!

Admissions Information

Questions? Email us at at [email protected].

Important Dates

Summer 2025 Session 2 classes will be 5 weeks instead of 8 weeks. Ensure you have enough time to complete all course content before the for-credit session ends on Aug. 1. CU Boulder will not issue extensions for incomplete work.

  • June 16: Enrollment Opens (9 a.m. MT)
  • June 30: Classes Start (9 a.m. MT)
  • July 18: Enrollment Closes (5 p.m. MT)
  • July 29 : Proctored Exams Scheduling Deadline (4:50 p.m. MT)
  • July 29: Peer-graded Assignments Due (4:50 p.m. MT)
  • Aug. 1: Classes End (11:59 p.m. MT)

All newly admitted and current Master of Science – Electrical Engineering (MS-EE) students, both degree and non-degree seeking, will have their degree program name updated to Master of Science – Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS-ECE) starting Fall 2025 onward.

Upcoming Events

  • June 26: Women in STEM - A Student Panel - Register here!
  • July 10: Be Boulder: Earning an Online Degree with University of Colorado Boulder - Register here!

Enrollment for Summer 1 session opens on April 21, 2025.

Summer 1 enrollment closes on June 13, 2025.