Tennessee Tech University
1 William L Jones Dr, Cookeville, TN 38505, United States

Tennessee Technological University is a public research university in Cookeville, Tennessee. It was formerly known as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute, and before that as University of Dixie, the name under which it was founded as a private institution.

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering is an exciting field that has been on the cutting edge of technology for over a century. Electrical engineers design, develop, build, and test electrical and electronic devices such as cell phones, embedded microprocessor systems, solar power micro-grids, automotive engine controllers, electronic amplifiers, laser sources, robots and intelligent systems. Electrical Engineering majors learn the physics of electricity and magnetism, mathematics of circuits and systems, and engineering tools of analysis and design.

Students also have the option to concentrate in Mechatronics: the integration of electrical and mechanical systems such a s robots, driverless cars, etc.

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https://www.tntech.edu/majors/electrical-engineering.php 

 

To apply, you must first fill out the online application here or download the paper application here. The paper application may be emailed or mailed once completed. If you are a graduate student, stop here. You must visit Graduate Studies and fill out a Graduate application instead. 

Note: To be a student at Tennessee Tech, you must also pay the one-time, non-refundable application fee. If you do not have a credit card, you can apply and pay the application fee later. 

Step 2: Submit Documents

You will need to submit the following items: 

  • Originals or certified copies of all marked sheets (all years of high school), transcripts, diplomas, leaving certificates, A or O levels, and/or leaving certificates from high school or other academic institutions. Please note: you can initially email a copy of your transcripts for an initial admissions review.
  • Official translations must be provided when originals are not in English.
  • If you are a college or university transfer student who attended university overseas and who is requesting transfer credit, first check to see if your institution is recognized in the USA by going to World Higher Education Database. If your institution is listed, we may require course descriptions of each class and they must accompany the transcripts. If your institution is not listed, you will need to have an official evaluation done by World Education Services at www.wes.org/required-documents and/or Educational Perspectives at https://edperspective.org/. Students from nations where it is difficult to send more than one copy may send a copy to Tennessee Tech for initial review.

Step 3: Submit Test Scores

If you have any exams, please submit these for admission. We only require one of the following tests for admission.

We accept the following:

  • TOEFL IBT of 61 or higher, or the paper-based TOEFL of 490 or higher
  • TOEIC of 600+ or IELTS of 5.5
  • SAT scores (the SAT test is optional) of at least 460 in Critical Reading or 460 in Math; students wishing to study Nursing, Engineering or Health-Related Pre-Professional programs have higher score requirements.
  • ACT scores (the ACT test is also optional) of 17 in English or Math; students wishing to study Nursing, Engineering or Health-Related Pre-Professional programs have higher score requirements.
  • Students who have taken AP courses, IB (International Baccalaureate) courses, or Cambridge O or A levels should submit their results as they may be entitled to college credits. 

For a complete list of test scores that Tennessee Tech will accept, click here.

Step 4: Once you are admitted, you can apply for a visa.

All students must provide their home address to be able to receive an immigration document for your visa called the I-20. Be sure to use your home (overseas) address if you require an I-20. We will also need a copy of your passport for the issuance of the I-20.

Step 5: Submit Required Documents

All required materials should be submitted to:

Office of International Education
Tennessee Tech University
Campus Box 5093
Cookeville, TN 38505 USAPhone: (931) 372-3634
Fax: (931) 372-3674

Upon being admitted to the university, you will receive a letter congratulating you on your admittance. Your acceptance letter will also contain instructions on the next steps you need to take to become a full-time Tennessee Tech student. You will also need to visit the International Education website for more information on courses offered, course descriptions, insurance, etc.

Step 6: Scholarships (if available)

Only admitted students are eligible for scholarships. You can apply for scholarships at tntech.edu/scholarships. Tennessee Tech's Office of International Education has scholarships available exclusively for International Undergraduate students. Scholarships are limited, so be sure to apply early!

https://www.tntech.edu/admissions/international/requirements.php#:~:text=TOEIC%20of%20600%2B%20or%20IELTS,programs%20have%20higher%20score%20requirements. 

International Application Deadlines
Summer 2024
Application                   Document Submissions
February 1, 2024             March 1, 2024
Fall 2024
Application                   Document Submissions
May 1, 2024                       June 1, 2024

Once you have submitted your application, you will need to submit the following items in order for your application to be considered for admission:

Required

  • $40 application fee for international applicants
  • Transcripts

https://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/how-apply.php