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Building the Engineering Leaders of Tomorrow

Graduate Programs

Vanderbilt Engineering’s graduate programs combine rigorous, multidisciplinary study with in-depth instruction and opportunities to contribute to world-class research. As part of a leading research university with the close-knit environment of a small private institution, you’ll work alongside dedicated faculty, collaborate across disciplines, and build lasting relationships that support your academic and professional growth.

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Degrees and Programs

Research-oriented Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees are offered through the Graduate School and hosted by the academic departments of the School of Engineering. The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree is an advanced professional degree awarded by the School of Engineering and especially designed for engineering practitioners who may prefer to work while doing professional study.

Vanderbilt University also offers an online M.Eng. program in engineering management.

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Degree Comparison

Master of Science (M.S.)Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
1–2 years duration1–2 years duration4–5 years duration
30 credit hours (24 coursework, 6 thesis research)30 credit hours72 credit hours, including a research-based dissertation
In-personOnline and in-personIn-person
Career Paths: Research and industry advancementCareer Paths: Professional advancement in engineering and technologyCareer Paths: Senior research and academia

School of Engineering Departments

Each department offers depth and breadth in academics coupled with multidisciplinary research. You can expect to enjoy the richness of collaboration and long-term relationships built within a solid community, along with the intimacy and faculty contact of a small private university.

Visit the following department pages with graduate programs to learn more about their research areas of focus, faculty, and more.

Admissions: Important Dates

  • Applications Open: August 1

    This is the date by which most programs begin accepting Fall 2027 applications. If you have further questions, please directly contact the office of your program of interest.

    Your application should be submitted through the Vanderbilt University Graduate School.

  • Fall 2027 Ph.D. and M.S. Deadlines

    Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the deadline date.

    December 1, 2026Fee waiver* deadline for Ph.D. applicants for Fall 2027 admission.
    January 8, 2027Final Ph.D. application deadline for Fall 2027 admission.
    January 8, 2027Priority deadline for M.S. applications
    (recommended for earlier admission decisions and priority consideration for competitive scholarship awards).
    March 15, 2027Final M.S. application deadline for Fall 2027. (No application fee for M.S. program.)

    Ph.D. applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by December 15 whenever possible to allow sufficient time to ensure that all materials are complete and to address any outstanding application requirements before the final deadline. Applications will continue to be accepted through January 8.

    * Fee waivers are available to students currently enrolled in or who have graduated from U.S. institutions, as well as students from select international institutions.

     

  • Spring 2027 Ph.D. and M.S. Deadlines

    October 15, 2026Ph.D. application deadline for Spring 2027.
    October 15, 2026M.S. application deadline for Spring 2027.
    Ph.D. programs offering Spring 2027 admission

    Electrical and Computer Engineering


    Mechanical Engineering
    M.S. programs offering Spring 2027 admission

    Biomedical Engineering


    Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering


    Electrical and Computer Engineering


    Mechanical Engineering

  • Spring/Fall 2027 M.Eng. Deadlines

    Applications for the School of Engineering's Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) programs are evaluated on a rolling basis for Spring* and Fall 2027 matriculation. 

    *The following M.Eng. programs offer Spring admission: Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Engineering and Surgical Intervention (ESI), Mechanical Engineering (ME), and Risk, Reliability and Resilience (RRR)

     

  • Admissions Responses: April 15

    Deadline for applicants to respond to offers of admission. If your reply is not received by April 15th, the department may reallocate any offer of financial award.

Admissions: General Information

  • Application Guidance

    The Vanderbilt School of Engineering seeks well-rounded individual with proven academic accomplishment as well as demonstrated personal character and ambition. Our decision is based on careful evaluation of each applicant's complete record, including an online application, statement of purpose, TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores if applicable, transcripts and letters of recommendation.

    For Spring and Fall 2027 entry, the School of Engineering does not require GRE scores for admission consideration.

    Vanderbilt is a comprehensive research university and holds the highest designation of research universities in the Carnegie classification system. All applicants for both the master and doctoral degrees are considered on the basis of merit.

    Important for the Fall and Spring 2027 admissions cycle: The School of Engineering is not requiring Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for consideration for admission.

    Also note: For international students who did not graduate from an institution in a country where English is both the language of instruction and the only official language, proficiency in English must be demonstrated by achieving a minimum score of 89 on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 7.0 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). We also accept the Duolingo English Test, with a minimum acceptable score of 130. All programs will accept both the TOEFL iBT Home Edition and the Duolingo English Test as alternatives to the regular TOEFL or IELTS to fulfill the English proficiency requirements.

    Details of the language proficiency requirements and the English proficiency waiver policy can be found on the Graduate School website at the following link: Application Requirements. Please note that any waivers will be reviewed only after the application is submitted and all supporting documents are complete.

  • Transcript Submissions

    Transcripts can be sent either via the postal service or via secure electronic delivery. In order to be considered official, transcripts and other documents must come directly from the institution attended. Some institutions provide secure electronic delivery of transcripts. These submissions may be made to cdm@vanderbilt.edu.

    Transcripts sent via the postal service should be addressed as follows:

    CDM
    PMB 407833
    2301 Vanderbilt Place
    Nashville, TN 37240-7833​

  • Graduate Funding

    For Master's degree students, partial tuition scholarships may be available to qualified applicants. Doctoral candidates are awarded full financial assistance in the form of teaching or research positions. This support typically includes a full-tuition scholarship, monthly stipend, and paid health insurance. Student activity fees, which allow access to the student recreation center, are also covered. In addition, individual fellowship awards above and beyond the standard financial aid package are regularly awarded to outstanding applicants. 

    Learn more about graduate funding 

  • Graduate Fellowships

    In addition to Vanderbilt's graduate funding, numerous fellowships are available through private donors, philanthropic organizations and government agencies. 

    Learn more about graduate fellowships 

  • International Student Applicants

    For international students who did not graduate from an institution in a country where English is the official language, proficiency in English must be shown by a minimum score of 89 on the TOEFL, 7.0 on the IELTS test, and for the Duolingo English test the minimum acceptable score is 130. For more information please visit the Graduate School website.

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