Graduate students pursuing the Master’s by Research programmes have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members on a wide variety of exciting research projects. Excellent opportunities are available for students to be immersed in a vibrant research-intensive environment. The Master’s by Research is particularly appropriate for you if you wish to develop your research abilities without committing yourself to the larger scale doctoral degree. The Master’s by Research programmes will appeal to those who wish to formalise work related projects, or who wish to gain formal research experience appropriate to particular work situations. Click here for programme structure.
Design and Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
cdegradresearch@nus.edu.sg
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore, (E4-05-42), 4 Engineering Drive 3 Singapore 117583- Welcome to the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The discipline of electrical and computer engineering pervades every aspect of modern society and continues to be the cornerstone of rapid technological advances that improve the quality of life in this millennium. NUS ECE strives to be at the forefront of engineering education to equip our students to be engineering leaders in industry, research, and entrepreneurship.
- ECE is the largest department at NUS with over 70 tenure-track and teaching faculty, and 2400 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students.
- ECE is a research-intensive department. Our faculty research staff and students are engaged in cutting-edge research activities that span a diversity of areas. These include Communications & Networks; Control, Intelligent Systems & Robotics; Integrated Circuits & Embedded Systems; Power & Energy Systems; Microelectronic Technologies & Devices; Microwave & RF; and Signal Analysis & Machine Intelligence. By leveraging expertise in these core areas, ECE engages industry and government agencies to address challenges embodied in the Smart Nation initiative such as the creation of intelligent built environments, transportation, urban sustainability, security, and health-care.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | 2.5 Years | 3 Years |
| Part Time | 2.5 Years | 3 Years |
Working professionals, practicing engineers, and university graduates who seek to upgrade their knowledge and core capabilities in various areas of engineering involving nano-science and nano-technology, biomedical systems, computer/multimedia systems, digital and wireless communications, intelligent control systems, electronic and optoelectronic materials and devices, silicon integrated circuits, microwaves and electromagnetics, and electrical energy systems.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GPA | Prospective student should have a relevant Bachelor's degree with honours at least Second Class Lower or its equivalent. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 6 / 9 | ||
- A good TOEFL score or equivalent if the medium of instruction is not in English. For further information on the English Language requirement: please click here.
- The TOEFL score or IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period for the designated MSc degree
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| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
|---|---|---|---|
Semester 1 Intake (August) | For international candidates (with or without application for scholarship)/applicants residing in Singapore applying for scholarships (Round 1) | Deadline: January 1 2025 | Please check admission status from May onwards |
| For applicants residing in Singapore and applying for scholarships (Round 2) or applying for admission only (without scholarship) | Deadline: April 1 2025 | ||
Semester 2 Intake (January) | For international candidates (with or without application for scholarship)/ applicants residing in Singapore applying for scholarships (Round 1) | Deadline: July 1 2025 | Please check admission status from October onwards |
| For applicants residing in Singapore and applying for scholarships (Round 2) or applying for admission only (without scholarship) | Deadline: September 1 2025 | ||