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School of Engineering Graduate Program

Welcome

Rutgers Engineering offers a graduate program that encompasses master's and doctoral studies across an array of engineering concentrations. Students are valuable partners in research, instruction, and engagement. With nearly 200 faculty members engaged in funded research on a broad range of topics that impact the global community, the School of Engineering graduate program is a dynamic and academically supportive environment for pursuing graduate studies.  

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Graduate Program Facts & Figures

Top Funding

$969.5M

Research Grants & Sponsored Programs

2024 Data

Top Ranking

Top 1%

Center for World University Rankings

Top Students

900

Master's and Ph.D. Students

Why Rutgers for Engineering?

A Rutgers Engineering degree offers the prestige of a Big 10 research university (#42 National Universities; #16 Top Public Schools, 2026 U.S. News & World Report Ranking) with the value of a state university’s affordable tuition. Graduates launch careers across industry, government, and academia — positioned at the center of one of the world’s most dynamic innovation corridors.

Academic Strength
As New Jersey’s flagship public research university and an AAU member, Rutgers delivers rigorous academics with distinguished faculty and exceptional research strengths.

Strategic Location
Located between New York City and Philadelphia, Rutgers sits alongside global leaders including the headquarters of fifteen Fortune 500 companies and the headquarters of IEEE — placing you steps away from pharmaceutical innovation, advanced manufacturing, consumer products engineering, and global technical leadership.

Big Ten Advantage
As part of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, you gain access to world-class collaboration, shared research resources, and a powerful global alumni network.

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Research Powerhouse

Rutgers is deep-rooted in a culture of research, innovation and collaboration. The School of Engineering is advancing research across the leading innovation hubs, including AI and machine learning, cybersecurity, healthcare sciences, infrastructure, sustainable energy systems and materials, advanced manufacturing, defense technologies and more.

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Graduate Programs

The School of Engineering offers  broad range of graduate programs leading to Ph.D. and Master’s degrees across an array of engineering disciplines. The students can also pursue the B.S./Master's dual degree pathway either as a current engineering undergraduate student, or from one of our established partner institutes via the so-called "3+2" program agreements. We also offer several graduate certificate programs. 

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Applying to Rutgers

Graduate students can apply through the application portal. Basic application requirements follow the School of Graduate Studies Guidelines and can vary between programs. Prospective B.S./Master's students should contact their respective programs directly. 

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