Study Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Lasers and Optical Engineering at Colorado State University in the USA, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) department is the premier place to prepare for a successful career in lasers and optics – a field that advances the science of light. Lasers hold the potential for generating a limitless form of clean energy, and they are used for everything from improving cancer detection to creating powerful computer chips. Plans are underway to build a new $150 million laser facility at CSU. That means you will gain skills and knowledge from professors who are driving innovation at one of the most powerful laser facilities in the world. Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) courses and research span a range of disciplines that include: Biomedical Engineering, Communications and Signal Processing, Computer Engineering.

Which department am I in?

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$36,113.00 per year

Housing: $8,029, Food: $9,479, Transportation: $2,400, Personal Expenses: $1,728, Books & Supplies: $1,200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Fort Collins

711 Oval Drive, Fort Collins,

Fort Collins,

Colorado,

80521, West, United States

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

US$36,113.00 per year

Housing: $8,029, Food: $9,479, Transportation: $2,400, Personal Expenses: $1,728, Books & Supplies: $1,200

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Fort Collins

711 Oval Drive, Fort Collins,

Fort Collins,

Colorado,

80521, West, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

Students need to submit their most-recent transcripts or mark sheets. If a record is not in English, a certified literal English translation must accompany the official transcript. Only transcripts sent directly from the school or stamped and sealed are considered official. Admissions decisions are provisional until we receive your final transcript verifying graduation. In general, students with a 3.0+ GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and a steady or upward trend in grades are admitted to CSU.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.