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Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

As a student in the MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering program, access the newest technologies and techniques in electric machines, power electronics, sensors, motion control, and drive applications. Benefit from faculty in the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC), an internationally renowned research group located at UW–Madison.

  • Fully interactive online curriculum with a weekly synchronous online class; allowing you to choose when you do most of your work each week
  • Flexible curriculum, allowing you to customize your degree program to fit your personal objectives
  • Network with peers, faculty, and industry professionals to extend learning beyond the classroom
  • U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UW–Madison’s online engineering programs among the best in the nation

Education that works for you

The Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering program at UW–Madison helps you build the skills that power engineering employers demand.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Commitment

2–4 years

Tuition

$1,600 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for Fall and Spring terms

STEM opt eligible

Yes, restrictions apply

International eligibility

Yes, with restrictions.

Application deadlines

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: July 1, 2025

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: November 1, 2025

Fall 2026

  • Deadline: July 1, 2026
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UW-Madison’s online power engineering: electrical engineering program allowed me to work full time while gaining the additional academic skills necessary to advance in the field of power engineering. I was promoted to the next level of engineer the spring before my graduation, and I don’t think that would have happened without this program.

Helen Lewis-Rzeszutek, Master of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering

Admissions and events

Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a BS degree from a program accredited by ABET or the equivalent.* International applicants must have a degree comparable to an approved U.S. bachelor’s degree
  • Have a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately 2 years of work) OR a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Applicants from an international institution must have a strong academic performance comparable to a 3.0 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. All GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale. We use your institution’s grading scale; do not convert your grades to a 4.0 scale. Exceptions are considered
  • Applicants whose native language is not English must provide scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). See the Graduate School Requirements for more information
  • Determine whether this program meets requirements for licensure in the state where they live. See the National Society of Professional Engineers website for contact information for state licensing boards

*Equivalency to an ABET accredited program: Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program may also qualify for admission to the program. Such applicants must have a BS in science, technology, or a related field with sufficient coursework and professional experience to demonstrate proficiency in engineering practice OR at least 16 credits of math and science coursework. Registration as a professional engineer by examination, if achieved, should be documented to support your application.

Exceptions to standard admission requirements are considered by the admissions committee on an individual basis.

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • “Reasons for study” essay
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS

25 years

of delivering interactive online education

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

Advance your understanding of energy systems and automation technologies with the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS program. Through a mix of theory and practice, you’ll improve your ability and skill-set to solve pressing engineering problems.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Electric power systems
  • Electric machines
  • Drive systems
  • Automation and robotics
  • Electromagnetic design

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