Master in Electrical Engineering

Tuition is 60,816 USD per year. Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Dec 12, 2026.

The Master in Electrical Engineering at California Institute of Technology is a 2-year program for students who hold a Bachelor's degree. It is normally completed in one academic year and helps students gain advanced knowledge in electrical engineering.

The curriculum includes 135 units of courses, with a focus on math- and physics-oriented courses, and at least 54 units of EE letter-graded courses. Students are required to take EE 105 ac and EE 102, Electrical Engineering Seminar, and are urged to consider including a humanities course in the remaining free electives.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Electrical Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Telecommunications Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, and Power Systems Engineers. They can work in industries such as technology, telecommunications, and energy, and can be employed by companies such as Intel, Cisco, and Siemens.

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena is internationally renowned for its focus on science and engineering and for a research environment that emphasizes discovery and innovation. Founded in 1891, Caltech combines small class sizes with world-class faculty and a culture that encourages independent inquiry. The institute’s achievements in fundamental research and technology transfer make it a top choice for students seeking an intensive STEM education and close mentorship from leading scholars.

Caltech offers a compact, high-impact academic setting where undergraduates and graduate students participate directly in cutting-edge projects across physics, biology, engineering and computation. Research opportunities are abundant and accessible, with students contributing to labs, observatories and centers that address global challenges. The collaborative, interdisciplinary approach cultivates both deep technical expertise and the ability to work across fields.

As a relatively small campus community, Caltech provides strong academic support, mentorship and networking in the greater Los Angeles research ecosystem. For international students drawn to rigorous STEM training, Caltech delivers concentrated resources, hands-on research experiences and pathways to meaningful scientific contribution in industry, academia and public service.