Overview

The Electrical Engineeringprogram offered by The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley prepares students for careers in industry as well as continued study, and our graduates are placed in a wide range of sectors including aerospace, automotive, biomedical, communications, computer, consumer electronics, defense, energy, electric power, and semiconductors.

Key Features

Students will be able to apply their knowledge and technical skills to effectively solve important electrical engineering related problems

Students will establish themselves as practicing engineers with the demonstrated ability to engage in lifelong learning through graduate studies and professional development activities.

The Department offers 12 teaching and research labs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics for Scientists & Engineers

Differential Equations

Electrical Circuits I & Lab

Signals and Systems

Electronics I & Lab

Electromagnetic Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering View 583 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must submit a current copy of your valid passport to ensure that the spelling of your name is consistent on all non-immigrant and university documents.

Submit Financial Documentation.

If you have been offered a scholarship you will need to provide a copy of the award letter that includes a dollar amount of the scholarship.

Mexican nationals may apply for the Mexican Tuition Waiver Form and provide all financial documentation that it requires. This benefit allows for eligible students to pay in-state tuition.

For students who plan to attend on a visa status other than F-1 student status (TN, TD, H1-B, H-4, E1, E2, or other which allows you to study in the U.S.), proof of that valid status is required. Include copies of all immigration documents.

If you have applied for U.S. Residency but have not yet received it, you must submit copies of your latest immigration documents.

Tuition Fee

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International

22286 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22286 USD per year during 48 months.
National

22286 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22286 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9986 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9986 USD per year during 48 months.

Tuition for summer session: $4,842/semester (resident), $9,762/semester (non-resident)

Living costs for Texas City

882 - 1634 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Electrical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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