Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Students in the graduate program of Computer Engineering conduct cutting-edge research in a variety of fields including database and information systems, Internet search, graphics, user interfaces, Web-based systems, multimedia and image processing, bioinformatics, intelligent systems, computer architecture, robotics, secure systems, networks, embedded systems, and mobile computing. Beyond these areas, faculty and graduate students explore interdisciplinary aspects of computer science research through interactions with colleagues in other departments at Lehigh, at other universities, and at corporate research labs. Within Lehigh, collaborations are underway with researchers from all four colleges in areas such as biological sciences, design arts, sociology, management, marketing, economics, and education, as well as the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics.

Transcripts: Must be uploaded to application. If admitted, official transcripts are required. All transcripts should be converted to the American 4.0 grade point average (GPA) Scale, if possible.

Letters of Recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation are required. If you are currently in school, letters from academic advisors and other professors are preferred. If you are currently in industry, letters from employers are acceptable. Recommendation letters can be submitted through the on-line application tool.

Test scores: official test scores sent from ETS. TOEFL or IELTS scores (required for all international students) expire after 2 years and expired scores WILL NOT be accepted. GRE test scores (required for all students) expire after 5 years.

Essay: a brief statement of career and research objectives. Essays should clearly articulate your experience and goals. Half a page to two pages is sufficient.

Supplemental Information: applicants should also include a resume or CV, current research or creative work, list of published works, and extracurricular activities.

GPA
3.0/4.0 required for PhD

2.75/4.0 required for MS

Minimum Test Requirements

GRE General Test (School code: 2365, Dept code: 1203)

75th percentile or better on Quantitative

iBT TOEFL (School code: 2365, Dept code: 66)

79 composite score

20 Writing, 20 Speaking, 20 Reading, 15 Listening

IELTS
6.5 Overall Minimum Band Score

6.0 Writing, 6.5 Speaking, 6.5 Reading, 6.0 Listening