M.Engr. Computer Engineering

Degree Prep

View the M.Engr. Computer Engineering prerequisites, deadlines and contact information on the U of I Admissions website.

• Most applicants hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution and demonstrate a strong background in the fundamentals of computer engineering, computer programming, electronics, mathematics, chemistry and physics.
• If your undergraduate degree is not in Computer Engineering, you may be required to complete background courses to remove deficiencies before beginning the graduate program.

Degree Roadmap

• A thesis is not required for the M.Engr. Computer Engineering degree. A Master of Science in Computer Engineering is also offered with a thesis requirement.
• This program may also be completed part-time or online through Engineering Outreach.
• Depending on your interests, your faculty adviser will help you develop a focused plan of study.
• Areas of emphasis include: Digital hardware design, digital systems design, computer systems, and other related areas.
• Graduates demonstrate:
  • An in-depth knowledge of the degree subject matter, integrating and building upon the foundation provided by a relevant undergraduate degree;
  • The ability to use the results of applied research and other existing information to necessary to either carry an engineering project from the conceptual through the design and production phases or perform advanced laboratory or computer simulation studies and appropriately and accurately analyze and interpret results;
  • The ability to communicate professional work in an appropriate format; and
  • An understanding of their responsibility to enhance the quality of life of the global community through the practice of engineering in accordance with the IEEE Code of Ethics.

View Graduate Student Handbook (PDF)

View current Electrical & Computer Engineering courses
Catalogs are released each year with up-to-date course listings. Students reference the catalog released during their first year of enrollment. For catalog related questions, email registrar@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6731.

View Future Course Plan (PDF)
This course plan lists the graduate courses and technical electives we intend to teach. It is subject to change without notice.

Degree Requirements

Programs must satisfy both the university requirements governing the degree and the following departmental requirements:

• Electrical & Computer Engineering graduate requirements
• College of Graduate Studies requirements
• At least 18 credits in electrical & computer engineering courses numbered 500 or above.
• At least three electrical & computer engineering courses in a given area for depth, two of which must be numbered 500 or above.
• At least one course in each of two areas (outside the areas selected under item 2) to provide breadth.
• Enrollment in ECE 591, Electrical Engineering Research Colloquium, during each semester of on-campus enrollment.
• Students are required to write a report and give a final presentation at the end of their degree program.

Professional Licensing

Completion of the program will count towards eligibility for the Professional Engineer's License (PE) to practice Engineering, which requires a four-year degree from an ABET-accredited school, four years of experience under a PE, and passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and Principles of Practice in Engineering (PE) Exams.

Questions?

For questions relating to Electrical and Computer Engineering degrees, please email ece-info@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6554.

Funding Opportunities

• Funding opportunities are generally not available in the form of teaching, research assistantships, or fellowships to Master of Engineering (M.Engr) degree students. Consider a Master of Science degree option if funding will be a concern.

Clubs & Organizations

Our college offers 20+ clubs and organizations tied to international and national engineering organizations, including national competition teams.

Learn about clubs related to your major:

• Association for Computer Machinery (ACM)
• Graduate & Professional Student Association (GPSA)
• Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• International Microelectronics And Packaging Society (IMAPS)
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
• Robotics Club
• Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
• Vandal Atmospheric Science Team (VAST)