Electrical & Computer Engineering
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Pursue Your Graduate Degree or Certificate in GW's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
From safeguarding the hardware and systems that form our digital infrastructure to developing algorithms to optimize cloud computing, there is no better place to make an impact in Electrical and Computer Engineering than at GW Engineering.
GW Engineering has the infrastructure and expertise to empower the field’s future leaders: As you pursue your graduate education in person, take full advantage of all GW Engineering’s invaluable opportunities in DC and beyond, from unparalleled hands-on learning experiences within nationally recognized research centers and labs to working side-by-side with internationally renowned faculty mentors within a proudly diverse campus community (In fact, women enrolled at GW Engineering nearly double the national average).
Whether you’re engaged in helping build everything from satellites to supercomputers or developing energy-efficient and environmentally friendly magnetic refrigeration systems (among our many projects), at GW Engineering you will be prepared to conduct interdisciplinary research and introduce yourself to new careers and subjects while developing job-ready skills.
Ultimately, you will not only prepare for career success, but also for your role as a problem-solving leader in a rapidly evolving global society — whether in engineering, research and medicine or law, policy, regulatory expertise and more.
Rev Up Your STEM Skills
Take advantage of abundant opportunities at GW Engineering to engage in skill-building STEM work that will set you apart. Our NIST-affiliated Professional Research Experience Program (GW-PREP) as well as our Consortium on Naval Enterprise Pathways (CoNEP) are just two examples of GW’s student training and innovation programs specifically designed to help you develop job-ready expertise and serve as a direct pipeline to rewarding careers.
Work on Leading Research
From our status as a founding member of the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Center for High-Performance Reconfigurable Computing (CHREC) to pushing the AI revolution forward at GW’s Co-Design of Trustworthy AI Systems (DTAIS) program, gain unparalleled opportunities to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary STEM research side-by-side with internationally renowned faculty. Plus, you will gain direct access to many of the world’s most influential science and technology organizations in D.C. and beyond.
Join a Global Network
Upon arrival, you’ll immediately tap into a professional network of leading alumni in many of the world’s most influential companies, from Dell and ABS to Siemens, Zoox and SAIC — just to name a few. This, along with numerous opportunities to gain internships and apprenticeships throughout both the federal government and private sector alike gives you a head start in advancing your career.
35% Tuition Discount for Displaced Federal Workers and Contractors
GW Engineering is committed to supporting federal employees and contractors affected by workforce reductions. To help those affected, GW Engineering will offer a 35% tuition discount to those eligible who enroll in an on-campus master's degree or graduate certificate during the upcoming academic year. Qualified applicants must complete an application by December 1st for the Spring 2026 term or by August 1st for the Fall 2026 term.
Pursuing your GW Engineering graduate degree or certificate on campus opens a wide range of career options across a variety of sectors. Find the graduate program that is right for your career interests:
- M.S. in Computer Engineering
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is designed to help students understand and apply the principles of electrical engineering to the next generation of technologies improving communications, power and energy systems and micro- and nano-electronics.
- Ph.D. in Computer Engineering
The Ph.D. in Computer Engineering prepares aspiring scholars and researchers to explore key areas within the computer engineering field, including computer architecture, integrated circuit design, photonic computing, high-performance computing, and network computing.
Students can expect to work closely with a faculty advisor in their chosen research area to create a curriculum plan and guidance for the doctoral dissertation. Students may also be expected to teach introductory-level courses to undergraduates, present conference papers, and work with faculty on research grant applications.
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
The Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering provides rising scholars and researchers to expand the field of electrical engineering through refined exploration into communications, power and energy, and micro- and nano-electronics areas.
Students work directly with a faculty advisor to formulate their research focus, write and publish their dissertation, as well as participate actively in professional and research-focused conferences in the field of electrical engineering, such as IEEE.
- Graduate Certificate in High-Performance Computing
The graduate certificate program in High-Performance Computing provides computational engineers and scientists up-to-date knowledge on the advances of computer systems in the face of today's rapidly growing use of multicore processors, parallel computers, hardware accelerators and networked computing platforms in applications.
All courses are held in-person on GW's main campus in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Courses are typically held in the late afternoon or early evening to accommodate working professionals.
- Graduate Certificate in Machine Intelligence
The certificate program in machine intelligence provides a strong technical education in the software and hardware aspects of machine intelligence. This certificate offers an alternative to a master of science degree program for professionals who wish to align their background with the rapid changes in the scalable and efficient implementation of machine learning and machine intelligence, and who want to expand their education beyond the bachelor's degree but might not have the time to commit to a full graduate degree program.
The training and operation of machine learning systems are continuously increasing in complexity requiring increased computational, energy, and financial resources. Therefore, the implementation of these systems has to be efficient with interdisciplinary considerations at the intersection of algorithms, hardware, and targeted applications.
All courses are held in a hybrid format combining online and in-person teaching activities taking place on GW's main campus in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Courses are typically held in the late afternoon or early evening to accommodate working professionals.
- Graduate Certificate In 5G and Beyond
The 5G and beyond graduate certificate program is designed for current and prospective telecommunication professionals, wireless engineers, and research scientists who wish to gain technical expertise and become fluent in new-generation wireless communications and networks. Upon completion of the program, graduates will possess a sound, up-to-date technical background in modern wireless systems.
All courses are held in a hybrid format combining online and in-person teaching activities taking place on GW's main campus in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington, DC. Courses are typically held in the late afternoon or early evening to accommodate working professionals.
RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT: PROFESSOR GINA ADAM
DISCOVERING BREAKTHROUGHS AT THE INTERSECTION OF MATERIALS, DEVICES AND CIRCUITS
At the intersection between materials, devices, and circuits, Professor Gina Adam’s lab develops novel hardware foundations to enable new ways of computing. Her group innovates at the design, simulation and nanofabrication level with a vision of system-level experimental demonstrations. Recently, Professor Adam was awarded the Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Research Award to support her work in developing brain-inspired hardware and algorithms that consume significantly less energy than current AI models.
WHERE GW ENGINEERING’S CAMPUS MOST OFTEN LEADS TO? SUCCESS.
From our campus, GW Engineering produces leaders in STEM fields in practically every country around the world. By applying your array of foundational knowledge, hands-on experience and a rapidly expanding professional network, you will soon find yourself in high demand.
In fact, 86% of GW Engineering alumni reported significant career advancement within five years post-graduation — often at top private corporations, government agencies, and national labs including Amazon, Boeing, Raytheon, Dell, Microsoft, Deloitte, the National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA, NIST and more.
Learn More Today
If anything, you’ll soon discover that there’s nothing quite like pursuing your master's degree or graduate certificate right here on campus at GW Engineering. Fill out your contact information to attend an info session and get your questions answered by our faculty and admissions team.