MS in Electrical Engineering

An applicant must in general have received a bachelor's degree representing the completion of an undergraduate course in science or engineering equivalent to one of the options offered by the Institute.

For the purpose of applying, unofficial and scanned copies of an original transcript or university generated web printouts are accepted.

Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic and/or work performance are required for all applicants. Recommendation letters should address the following information: 1) How well is the applicant known and in what capacity? 2) Does the applicant have the intellectual capability, experimental ability, fundamental training, creativity, and motivation to be successful as a student at Caltech? 3) Would the applicant be encouraged to do doctoral research under the recommender’s supervision? 4) If English is not the native language, how well does the applicant read, write, and converse in English? 5) How does the applicant compare to any previous students who have come to Caltech for their graduate work?

Attach a CV or resume that includes the following, if applicable: 1) Teaching, professional, and vocational experience (include military service, but omit summer or part-time work not relevant to your professional goals) 2) Research experience 3) Major academic recognitions, honors, and memberships in scientific, professional and honorary societies 4) Professional activities 5) Significant extracurricular activities 6) Conference presentations 7) Titles of publications,major papers, or theses authored or co-authored; if published provide citation. Do not upload the entire document as the admissions committee often does not have the time to read a large file. It is preferred that you either list or provide links or a URL where publications can be located.

Provide a brief statement of your scientific and professional interests and objectives. Include a description of your past accomplishments that are not evident from the examination of other documents submitted. Report, if applicable, on any research in progress. The statement must be written by the applicant in English. It must not be written in another language and translated for the applicant by another person.