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Purdue University Northwest

Hammond , Indiana ,United States

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Purdue University Northwest’s 4+1 combined Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCmpE) and Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSECE) program allows students to receive both degrees in five years, as compared to six years to complete these degrees separately.

Outstanding undergraduate students enrolled in the BSCmpE program can broaden their studies and improve their career prospects by completing the BSCmpE and MSECE degrees at an accelerated pace.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This online resource represents Purdue University Northwest’s continued commitment to providing concise and relevant career guidance and outcome information to students, families, members of the guidance and counseling communities, and any interested individual who wishes to explore the relationship between career opportunities and college-level academic preparation.

Each semester, the Career Center conducts a Next Step Survey with recent graduates regarding post-graduation outcomes.

It provides summary data on a graduating class. This data is for the University’s annual report, academic departments, current/prospective students and employers.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You must submit one of the following. PNW’s school code is 001638 for all standardized tests, including TOEFL and SAT.

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), with a score of 79 or higher, for Internet Based TOEFL (iBT)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with a score of at least 6.5 or higher
  • PNW Undergraduate Admissions accepts a 100-110 Duolingo English Test score band.
  • Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
  • British O-Level English Language Exam with a Grade of A or B on Ordinary Level of GCE/GCSE/IGCSE
  • A minimum of 12 transferable credits from an accredited U.S.-based institution of higher education, including an English Composition course that is equivalent to Purdue University Northwest’s ENGL 10400.