Drexel is home to top-ranked engineering departments and faculty and staff who teach, conduct advanced research and provide support to our students in our dynamic academic programs. The college curricula are grounded in foundational principles and practices and in emerging subjects, taught by over 100 accomplished faculty with teaching excellence, industry experience and leading-edge and translational research expertise from all over the world.
With over $20M in annual research expenditures, the College provides an inspiring range of opportunities for participation with research in areas such as biomechanics, plasma science; nanomaterials; polymers; “Smart” grid technology; sustainability and the environment; urban green infrastructure; functional fabrics; wireless systems; biomaterials; drug delivery; and cybersecurity, among many others.
Master of Science degrees are based at our Philadelphia, University City campus. As one of the longest running and most well-established online higher education institutions, many of our engineering programs are offered online, including several online certificates that can stand alone or be built into your degree. The MS program has been designed to accommodate full- or part-time students, on campus and off.
Features of our MS programs include a customizable plan of study for maximum flexibility and many graduate concentrations, providing the largest benefit to your interests or industry specialization. Graduate co-op, offered in several full-time programs, provides unmatched insights and experience to the degree. We look forward to you joining our community!
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Admission Process
Acceptance for graduate study at Drexel requires, at minimum, a four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the US or equivalent international institution. Although admission requirements vary by program, acceptance typically requires a cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Individual departments often have their own added requirements. Visit our admissions guidelines page to learn more about our requirements and how to apply.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the College of Engineering has waived the GRE requirements for applicants due to limited access to taking the GRE examinations. The College of Engineering will continue to waive the GRE requirement for applicants to our doctoral programs. We hope that this removes any barriers for students looking to begin their doctoral studies.
If you have already taken the GRE exam, we would still like to encourage you to submit your scores. They will be reviewed along with the other admissions materials and are a consideration in the evaluation for eligible scholarships and fellowship awards.
International Students
In addition to the other materials noted above, a standardized English Language exam will be required, such as the TOEFL or IELTS, for international students that are applying to any of our graduate degree programs. A minimum TOEFL score of 90 or IELTS of 6.5 is required for all programs. For Fall 2021 we are also accepting Duolingo scores. Please note that the GRE General Test is optional for all applicants seeking to enter one any of our graduate degree programs. Students who have received instruction in English in their primary and secondary schools and students who have been in the United States for four years or longer and have received a degree from an American institution may be eligible for a waiver of the English proficiency exam requirement by sending a written request to the department or program to which they are applying.
To learn more about special requirements, visit the office of International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS) for information and support for international students.
Early acceptance to Drexel Engineering master’s programs is available to international students while earning bachelor’s degrees. Two options are available:
- The 3+1+1 Program for Global Education Students is if offered in partnership with the Office of Global Studies. Students in this program study at their home institution for three years and then come to Drexel in years 4 and 5 to complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
- The Summer Research English Language Early Accept Program is offered in partnership with the English Language Center (ELC) at Drexel University. Students with a STEM or Engineering background apply to the master’s program and receive admission decisions before the end of their third year of undergraduate program. In the summer before beginning graduate study, students participate in a 5-week English language and research preparatory program.
Financial Aid
The cost of a master’s degree program includes tuition, fees and other expenses. Scholarships, fellowships and award are available for graduate students ranging from need-based to merit-based to diversity awards. Learn about fellowships and awards opportunities within the College of Engineering. Additionally, prospective students may wish to visit the Center for Scholar Development Fellowships office for national and prestigious fellowship awards, and the Graduate Admissions Financing and Drexel Central Financial Aid & Assistance to learn about the different opportunities available to students.
Department specific awards may be available for new students which are assessed for eligibility on application submission.
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The collection of application materials is handled by a central Graduate Admissions office at the university. More information about how to start an application can be found at the Graduate Admissions office. For application specific questions please email: enroll@drexel.edu.
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