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The M.Eng. Degree Value Proposition
The Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) is a professional graduate degree, typically completed in two or three semesters, that can accelerate your career and boost your earning potential. Cornell’s M.Eng. programs feature the most up-to-date topics in engineering coursework as well as:
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Industry Engagement
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Hands-on Practical Projects
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Individually Tailored Curriculum
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Who Should Apply
Every M.Eng. program seeks to admit diverse cohorts of students who are prepared to succeed academically, who understand and embrace the mission of the M.Eng. program, and who demonstrate the potential to flourish in a professional work environment through their problem solving, communication, collaboration and teamwork, leadership, maturity and self-awareness, endurance, and resilience.
Cornell University has a long-standing reputation as a premier global institution of higher learning that embraces Ezra Cornell’s founding principle of “…any person…any study.” The diversity we seek in our M.Eng. programs is rooted in bringing different approaches, points of view, skill sets, regional knowledge, understanding of professional work cultures, and lessons learned to our collaborative problem-solving environment. Where prompted in their application materials, applicants are encouraged to share their unique contributions through their lived experiences and interactions, including successes, failures, conflicts, injustices, and journeys of self-discovery.
“Cornell offers an environment where you’re constantly encouraged to explore and grow beyond your initial interests. When I was deciding on a master’s program, what stood out to me was Cornell’s emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. Whether through classes, extracurriculars, or just the culture of curiosity on campus, you’re surrounded by opportunities to discover new passions and expand your skill set.”
Isabella Animadu M.Eng. ’22, Engineering Management
Individual Programs: Admission Requirements and Deadlines
Application deadlines vary by field. Please see the individual program you’re interested in for more information.
Students who apply by February 1 (for Fall admission) will automatically be considered for Cornell Engineering fellowships and scholarships. Students applying for Spring admission will be considered as funding allows.
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Aerospace Engineering:
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Electrical and Computer Engineering:
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Engineering Management:
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Mechanical Engineering:
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Operations Research and Information Engineering:
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Systems Engineering
Chat with a Student Ambassador
M.Eng. Ambassadors are available to answer questions about why they chose Cornell, what classes they are taking, their M.Eng. project, their job search process, how they like Cornell and Ithaca, and related non-application questions. Admissions-related questions (such as acceptance criteria, application, etc.) should be directed to the appropriate staff of each M.Eng. program. Student Ambassadors are only available for email correspondence between September 1 and May 20 each year.