Graduate Programs
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs leading to the MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Engineering Artificial Intelligence, as well as PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Graduate programs are tailored to the needs of each student to provide a strong analytical foundation for the study of advanced engineering problems. Ample opportunities exist for students to pursue independent study and engage in active research programs, both experimental and theoretical.
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Graduate Certificate Programs
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers three graduate certificate programs that students may choose to complete as part of their graduate studies. Admission to the certificate programs is limited to students enrolled in either the MS or PhD programs in the ECE department. To start a certificate program, a student must complete the application form by the first week of the semester.
The available certificate programs are:
- Engineering Machine Learning Systems
- Engineering the Internet-of-Things
- Networking and Wireless Communications
Additional Information
The Nina and Vinod Rathore Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Scholarship
will provide support for graduate students in the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering.
Students who are eligible to apply for and receive this scholarship must meet the
following criteria:
a. Be enrolled full-time as a graduate student pursing a MS degree in the Department
of Electrical and
Computer Engineering, as defined by Stony Brook policy.
b. Demonstrate high academic achievement as defined by Stony Brook policy. First year
graduate students must have high academic achievement after their first semester in
order to qualify.
For graduate students who receive other donor-funded scholarships or other institutional
support (such as tuition waivers), this Scholarship may be used to support non-tuition
expenses as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services, so
long as it does not exceed the recipient's total cost of attendance. Non-tuition expenses
typically include room and board, insurance, student fees, travel, books and supplies,
personal expenses or other common non-tuition expenses as determined by The Office
of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.
A recipient may forfeit the Scholarship if in any given year they:
a. Is not enrolled full-time as defined by Stony Brook policy.
b. Fails to remain in high academic standing as defined by Stony Brook policy.
c. Is found guilty of academic dishonesty and/or violates Stony Brook's Code of Conduct.
d. Fails to continue to meet the other criteria listed in Section Ill. Purpose.
Terms of Selection and Disbursement
The recipient(s) are to be selected as follows:
a. In accordance with the criteria as outlined in Section Ill. Purpose, qualifying
recipient(s) for the Scholarship covered by this agreement will be chosen by a selection
committee of at least three Stony Brook University professionals, comprised of faculty
and staff members in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and/or the Electrical
and Computer Engineering Program in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services will use its knowledge of student
financials to assist the Selection Committee in choosing the recipient(s) when appropriate.
b. Scholarship disbursements for the academic year will be made each semester in the
fall and/or spring
semesters directly to the Bursar to credit to the recipient's student account after
the 100% tuition liability
period (typically 4 weeks after the semester begins). Summer session or other special
scholarships will be made to the Bursar to credit the recipient's student account
also after the 100% tuition liability period.
Recipients will be evaluated for continuation of funds prior to each semester to ensure
the qualifications of the scholarship are still being met. If the qualifications of
the scholarship are not being met it will result in a termination of scholarship funds.
c. At the discretion of the Dean of the College of the College of Engineering and
Applied Sciences.
Access the Scholarship Application
The GSO is the graduate student government at Stony Brook University. Its purpose
is to identify and protect the rights of graduate students, advance their interests,
provide a forum for public debate, and promote graduate student participation in university
affairs. The GSO also provides financial support for graduate research (by providing
individual reimbursements to students), student-organized conferences and speaker
series, student travel to workshops and seminars, as well as reimbursements for recreational
activities and University Cafe programming.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Senators
Primary: Anand Ravishankar
Primary: Abrar Abdurrob
Alternate: Disha Ghoshal
More Information
In order to learn more about the GSO, you are welcome to visit the following online
resources.
GSO website: stonybrookgso.org
Facebook: facebook.com/sbugso
To find the list of active Senators with their department affiliation using the link
below: stonybrookgso.org/senators
Essential Campus Contacts
- Campus Emergency: x2333 (campus phone) / (631) 632‑3333 – University Police, ambulance,
fire.
- Non‑Emergency (UPD): (631) 632‑6350 – For non‑urgent safety issues.
- Hospital Emergency: (631) 444‑2465 – Stony Brook University Hospital.
- Poison Control: 1‑800‑222‑1222 – General poison emergencies.
- Counseling (CAPS): (631) 632‑6720 / (855) 509‑5742 – Mental health crisis support.
- Environmental Health & Safety: (631) 632‑6410 – Lab, chemical, or environmental incidents,
as well as pest management.
- Student Support Team: (631) 632‑7320 / student_supportteam@stonybrook.edu – Referrals, financial/housing crises.
- Domestic Violence / Crisis: (631) 751‑7500 / (631) 329‑2200 – Response Crisis Center
/ The Retreat.
- Emergency Work Requests: Report all emergencies (e.g. smoke, fire, gas leaks, chemical
spills, medical emergencies, etc.) to University Police by dialing 911, if using an
on-campus phone / (631) 632-3333 using a cell phone or off-campus phone.
- Light Engineering Building Management: Dr. Michael Gouzman – Ext.: 2-8481, Cell: (516)
901-7471
- Alternate Building Manager: Stefan Judex – Ext.: 2-1549, Cell: (631) 235-7954
Please Note: If a disruption presents an immediate threat to safety, contact University
Police when it is safe to do so at (631) 632-3333. For non-emergency situations, inform
and consult with the department chair and the CARE Team at (631) 632-CARE (2273).
If the individual causing the disruption is a student, reach out to the Office of
Student Conduct and Community Standards for guidance on how to handle and report the
behavior.
Support & Wellness Services
- Student Health Services – Located on West Campus: General health & medical needs.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – (631) 632‑6720: Mental health support.
- Student Support Team – (631) 632‑7320: Emergency financial or housing assistance.
- Student Emergency Support Fund – Apply online: For students in financial crisis.
- Hardship Fund (Faculty/Staff) – Apply online: Emergency relief for staff or faculty.
Safety & Preparedness
Please visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/emergency for campus alerts, preparedness guides, and emergency procedures.
The University Police Department (Dutchess Hall, open 24/7) offers safety escorts,
reporting services, and emergency response.
Students who are eligible to apply for and receive this scholarship must meet the following criteria:
a. Be enrolled full-time as a graduate student pursing a MS degree in the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering, as defined by Stony Brook policy.
b. Demonstrate high academic achievement as defined by Stony Brook policy. First year graduate students must have high academic achievement after their first semester in order to qualify.
For graduate students who receive other donor-funded scholarships or other institutional support (such as tuition waivers), this Scholarship may be used to support non-tuition expenses as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services, so long as it does not exceed the recipient's total cost of attendance. Non-tuition expenses typically include room and board, insurance, student fees, travel, books and supplies, personal expenses or other common non-tuition expenses as determined by The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.
A recipient may forfeit the Scholarship if in any given year they:
a. Is not enrolled full-time as defined by Stony Brook policy.
b. Fails to remain in high academic standing as defined by Stony Brook policy.
c. Is found guilty of academic dishonesty and/or violates Stony Brook's Code of Conduct.
d. Fails to continue to meet the other criteria listed in Section Ill. Purpose.
Terms of Selection and Disbursement
The recipient(s) are to be selected as follows:
a. In accordance with the criteria as outlined in Section Ill. Purpose, qualifying recipient(s) for the Scholarship covered by this agreement will be chosen by a selection committee of at least three Stony Brook University professionals, comprised of faculty and staff members in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and/or the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services will use its knowledge of student financials to assist the Selection Committee in choosing the recipient(s) when appropriate.
b. Scholarship disbursements for the academic year will be made each semester in the fall and/or spring
semesters directly to the Bursar to credit to the recipient's student account after the 100% tuition liability
period (typically 4 weeks after the semester begins). Summer session or other special scholarships will be made to the Bursar to credit the recipient's student account also after the 100% tuition liability period.
Recipients will be evaluated for continuation of funds prior to each semester to ensure the qualifications of the scholarship are still being met. If the qualifications of the scholarship are not being met it will result in a termination of scholarship funds.
c. At the discretion of the Dean of the College of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Access the Scholarship Application
Electrical and Computer Engineering Senators
Primary: Anand Ravishankar
Primary: Abrar Abdurrob
Alternate: Disha Ghoshal
More InformationIn order to learn more about the GSO, you are welcome to visit the following online resources.
GSO website: stonybrookgso.org
Facebook: facebook.com/sbugso
To find the list of active Senators with their department affiliation using the link below: stonybrookgso.org/senators
Essential Campus Contacts
- Campus Emergency: x2333 (campus phone) / (631) 632‑3333 – University Police, ambulance, fire.
- Non‑Emergency (UPD): (631) 632‑6350 – For non‑urgent safety issues.
- Hospital Emergency: (631) 444‑2465 – Stony Brook University Hospital.
- Poison Control: 1‑800‑222‑1222 – General poison emergencies.
- Counseling (CAPS): (631) 632‑6720 / (855) 509‑5742 – Mental health crisis support.
- Environmental Health & Safety: (631) 632‑6410 – Lab, chemical, or environmental incidents, as well as pest management.
- Student Support Team: (631) 632‑7320 / student_supportteam@stonybrook.edu – Referrals, financial/housing crises.
- Domestic Violence / Crisis: (631) 751‑7500 / (631) 329‑2200 – Response Crisis Center / The Retreat.
- Emergency Work Requests: Report all emergencies (e.g. smoke, fire, gas leaks, chemical spills, medical emergencies, etc.) to University Police by dialing 911, if using an on-campus phone / (631) 632-3333 using a cell phone or off-campus phone.
- Light Engineering Building Management: Dr. Michael Gouzman – Ext.: 2-8481, Cell: (516) 901-7471
- Alternate Building Manager: Stefan Judex – Ext.: 2-1549, Cell: (631) 235-7954
Please Note: If a disruption presents an immediate threat to safety, contact University Police when it is safe to do so at (631) 632-3333. For non-emergency situations, inform and consult with the department chair and the CARE Team at (631) 632-CARE (2273). If the individual causing the disruption is a student, reach out to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards for guidance on how to handle and report the behavior.
Support & Wellness Services
- Student Health Services – Located on West Campus: General health & medical needs.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) – (631) 632‑6720: Mental health support.
- Student Support Team – (631) 632‑7320: Emergency financial or housing assistance.
- Student Emergency Support Fund – Apply online: For students in financial crisis.
- Hardship Fund (Faculty/Staff) – Apply online: Emergency relief for staff or faculty.
Safety & Preparedness
Please visit https://www.stonybrook.edu/emergency for campus alerts, preparedness guides, and emergency procedures.
The University Police Department (Dutchess Hall, open 24/7) offers safety escorts, reporting services, and emergency response.