Master's in Electrical Engineering

The Electrical & Computer Engineering Department participates in the Graduate Master's Co-op Option in Engineering. 

A Co-op work Experience offers an opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in new, authentic contexts. Co-op participation at the graduate level is voluntary, and most students seek out the professional experience to deepen their education, develop new skills, and determine how theory and practice work together. The policies below are specific to the Engineering Graduate Co-op Program.

For detailed information about the Co-op Program and Curriculum requirements, please see the Graduate Catalog Engineering Co-op page.

Credit Requirements

For students who started their program Fall 2026 and beyond.

Non-Thesis Option

Thesis Option

*Opto-Electronics is an option in cooperation with the Department of Physics, and may be pursued by students enrolled in the MSE in EE program. This option contains required and recommended courses designed to provide a fundamental background in optical devices and systems, as well as in optical physics and in the electro-optical properties of materials.

In addition to the required three core courses, students pursuing this option must take Electro-Optics and Integrated Optics and two other courses from the above list.

Updated 3/19/26

As a graduate student, you may qualify for federal student aid and other need-based scholarships. To be considered for financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Learn more at UMass Lowell Graduate Aid.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain eligible non-citizens. Please visit Financial Aid if you have questions about your eligibility.

Apply: Summer 2026 - Spring 2027  Apply: Summer 2027 - Spring 2028

• Application Fee: $75
• Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
• Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
• Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required.
• Test Scores: The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programs. GRE scores are not required for master’s programs. Applicants to master’s programs may submit GRE scores if they wish, but doing so is optional. Please send test scores to EngineeringCAS using school code 4530.

All materials must be received before your application is reviewed. To add documents before review, log in and select “Program Materials.”

International Applicants

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country’s national language, please submit one of the following scores:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79+
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5+
• Duolingo: 115+
• ASC English: Level 6+
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53+

For the TOEFL, please send your scores to EngineeringCAS using the school code B887.