Academic Partnerships

The School of Engineering partners with colleges and universities to design programs to fit many needs – undergraduate transfer, early admission, dual-degree and accelerated master’s programs. We work with schools near Drexel University in Philadelphia and all over the world.

The school also works closely with corporate and industry partners designing specialized graduate certificate programs to fill a knowledge gap or to provide up-to-the-minute technical training. Some current partners include Baltimore Gas and Electric (BG&E), Lockheed Martin and the Naval Air Warfare Center. For industry partners please visit our Industrial Academic Partnership page.

Domestic Engineering Education Partners

Drexel Engineering works with local universities for transfer, early admission, and accelerated BS/MS degree programs.  These programs allow bachelor and master students in partner schools to have a seamless transfer of credits or apply early for a master’s degree.

Current Undergraduate Engineering partners:

Dual Admissions Programs

Drexel understands that there are many pathways to an education, which is why we have developed partnerships with community colleges and four-year schools to offer flexible options. With the goal of providing students with a seamless transfer to Drexel University, the Dual Admissions program is available to students in select colleges and majors. 

Current Master's Degree programs:

  • Elizabethtown College and Drexel University Preferred Pathway Partnership
    This partnership entitles students who complete their undergraduate program at Etown with a 3.0 GPA a fast track and simplified application process. Some benefits include:
    • All students will be eligible for up to $15,000 in scholarship awards
    • Students may complete a Graduate Co-op as part of the master's program at Drexel
    • Students may apply early for acceptance into the MS program
    This program is recommended for all STEM majors. Drexel Engineering representatives will participate in Etown Student Meet and Greet sessions on campus. Students interested in early admission to the MS program may apply here. For more information please contact coegrad@drexel.edu.

  • Saint Joseph’s University - 4+1 BS/MS accelerated degree program
    This join degree program offers students the opportunity to earn both the Bachelors and Science (BS) from SJU and Master of Science (MS) from Drexel in five years. The first four years of the program the student will take classes at SJU and for their 5th year will attend Drexel University. Please contact coegrad@drexel.edu to learn more about the application process. This program is available to students in the enrolled in the undergraduate Physics program and interested in a masters degree in Electrical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering.

  • Smith College - early MS admission
    Drexel University’s School of Engineering - has an established partnership with Smith College’s Picker Engineering School to facilitate exceptional opportunities, Graduate Co-op and research and employment opportunities that expose students to specific fields and let them complement their academic studies with practical experiences. Our partnership with Smith College Picker Engineering School students provides a lower tuition cost to Picker Engineering Graduates entering any of Drexel Engineering’s master’s programs and also allows for an early admission decisions. If you are a student and are interested in applying contact coegrad@drexel.edu.

International Education Partners for Undergraduate Dual Admission

Drexel University School of Engineering and Computing has partnered with International Center for Applied Sciences (ICAS), Manipal, INDIA, to offer transfer pathways for students to complete their undergraduate education. For more information and options, please contact coe.outreach@drexel.edu. 

International Education Partners for Master's Degree Programs

Drexel Engineering collaborates with academic partners in India to offer graduate transfer and early admissions programs. Transfer programs allow the student to shorten the length of time as a student at Drexel University to obtain a master’s degree and receive their degree in one year. For these programs, interested students work with the admissions counselor to ensure they meet the criteria for each program type. For most programs, a 3.0 undergraduate GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and an engineering degree are required.

Graduate Credit Transfer Programs

You may view the general application requirements for graduate degrees here, and the application for graduate transfer credit here.

To discuss new partnerships please contact, Sherry Levin, Senior Director of Graduate Affairs and Recruitment at sdl56@drexel.edu.