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How to Apply – Master of Engineering (greater Washington, D.C., metro area)

Applicants applying for admission to ECE Graduate Programs at all campuses are to use the online Virginia Tech Graduate School Application Form. The complete application includes:

  • A completed Virginia Tech Graduate School online application form. The application deadlines are given below under key dates.
  • An up-to-date, electronic copy of all official transcript(s) must be submitted with your on-line application.
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation.
  • The GRE is optional for all applicants. Applicants who already have scores (or can obtain them) are encouraged to submit them. Additionally, be aware that applicants with a lower GPA, or from a school from which Virginia Tech ECE may not be familiar, may benefit from providing strong GRE scores.
  • TOEFL or IELTS exam for applicants earning undergraduate or graduate degrees from non-English institutions.
  • A Resume and a Statement of Purpose submitted with the online application.

For more information contact us at vt.ece.gradadm@vt.edu.

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Key Dates & Contact Information

March 1: Deadline for international students applying for fall admissions

August 1: Deadline for domestic students applying for fall admissions

September 1: Deadline for international students applying for spring admissions

December 1: Deadline for domestic students applying for spring admissions

For more information contact us at vt.ece.gradadm@vt.edu.


TOEFL and IELTS scores

Recommended TOEFL scores for each test types are:

Internet based: 90
IELTS Band 6.5