Master of Science in Electrical 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 engineering prepares you to design and build what interests you.

The MS-EE 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 msee-mooc@colorado.edu.

Important Dates

Enrollment Open: April 21 - June 13, 2025.

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 and Online Degree with University of Colorado Boulder - Register here!

Admissions Information

Questions? Email us at at msee-mooc@colorado.edu.

Important Dates

Enrollment Open: April 21 - June 13, 2025.

Upcoming Events

June 26: Women in STEM - A Student Panel - Register here!
July 10: Be Boulder: Earning and 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.

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