How do I Apply?

Applicatons are accepted for Fall of each academic year.

Please use the online application to apply to the program and submit the following materials by January 15:

• University of Rochester graduate program application form
• Personal Statement (upload to the application database)
• Three letters of recommendation (upload to the application database)
• Official transcripts (upload to the application database)
• Official copy of English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) results
• Any supplemental material you want to provide (upload to the application database)
• GRE reporting is optional (if GRE score is self-reported, an official score report from ETS is required for score verification)

Note:

• Documents that are uploaded to the application database do NOT need to be mailed to the department.
• There is a $70 application fee.
• We accept applications for a fall program start only.
• Application review takes place between Janaury 15 and April 1.

The ECE department looks for well-rounded, highly qualified applicants. The department also looks for students with a strong research background and will review all supporting materials for evidence of this.

Our current graduate students typically ranked in the top five percent of their undergraduate classes, had very strong GPAs, and provided excellent recommendation letters.

January 15

Applicants should plan on submitting a completed application, including all supporting materials, by January 15.

April 1

Complete submitted applications are reviewed between January 15 and April 1.

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Financial Aid

The University of Rochester offers fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships on a competitive basis for full-time graduate study. Departments are also able to provide some support for graduate students who are US citizens through the College Work Study Program. Applicants are encouraged to apply for outside funding such as NSF or DOE fellowships.

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Standardized Tests

Graduate Record Exam (GRE)

Reporting the results of the GRE is optional. If you choose to self-report these results, the department requires a score report from ETS for score verification. The GRE University of Rochester institution code is 2928. No department code is required.

Required English Language Proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo)

If your native language is not English, you must show proof of English language proficiency.The ETS University of Rochester institution code is 2928. No department code is required.

International applicants that have, or will receive, a bachelor’s or master's degree from an English-speaking university located in the United States or one of the countries listed below, will have the English Proficiency requirement automatically waived.

List of countries:

• Australia
• Canada
• Commonwealth Caribbean Nations
• Ghana
• Ireland
• Kenya
• Liberia
• New Zealand
• Nigeria
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Uganda
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Virgin Islands
• Zimbabwe

If your native language is English, but your country is not listed above, please send an email request to [email protected] once the application has been started.

• Online Application
• Application Fees
• Personal Statement
• Official transcripts
• Three Letters of Recommendation
• English Language Proficiency

Indian students are eligible to apply for the University of Rochester's merit-based scholarships, which range from USD 2,000 per year to full tuition fee coverage. The University of Rochester also offers need-based financial aid to international undergraduate students, including Indian students.