Graduate Pathway in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Oregon State University
An INTO OSU Graduate Pathway program in Electrical and Computer Engineering will prepare you to enter your next term of a master’s degree program at Oregon State University.
Upon successful completion of the Pathway program and meeting university requirements for graduate admission, you may enter your next term of graduate study at Oregon State University. This transition from an INTO OSU program to a university degree program is called progression.
Key Information
- A Pathway program provides academic, language and cultural support in order to succeed at a US university.
- Students are guaranteed progression to a graduate degree program through a curriculum consisting of credit-earning courses.
- Students will benefit from fully integrated classes with both domestic and other international students on campus while learning from highly trained university instructors and tutors.
Age Requirement
16
Academic Requirements
2.5 GPA, Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Additional Entry 2.0 GPA in 1 year of Calculus. 2.0 GPA in 1 year of Physics. Complete 3 out of 6 courses below with a 2.5 GPA average: AC/DC Circuits/Circuits Analysis; Signals and Systems; Electricity and Magnetism; Power (taken in 3rd or 4th year of UG study); Computer Engineering (taken in 3rd or 4th year of UG study); Materials and Devices (taken in 3rd or 4th year of UG study)English Language Requirements
TOEFL 80 (16 subscores), IELTS 6.5 (5.5 subscores), Duolingo 110 or Completion of Academic English Level 6 with C+.Class size
17
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Winter Start (December)
Degree start date : 30 December 2025 - Degree end date: 12 June 2026
- Term 1 winter: 30 December 2025 - 20 March 2026
- Term 2 spring: 24 March 2026 - 12 June 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
$ 26,220.00
Approximate cost
$ 26,220.00
Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon
Degree Program Components
45 Credit hour degree program 15 Credit hours apply from Pathway 30 Credit hours remaining toward degree
Credit Number
Sample Classes Title
Credit Units
Term 1
Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
4 Credit Units
Total credit units
4 Credit Units
Term 2
COMM 218Z / COMM 218
Interpersonal Communication Credits
4 Credit Units
ECE 5XX
Graduate ECE Course options
3 Credit Units
ECE 5XX
Graduate ECE Course options
4 Credit Units
WR 537
Writing for Science and Engineering
3 Credit Units
Total credit units
14 Credit Units
Notes
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option available