Graduate Programs
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We’re making it easier than ever to apply to UVA Engineering’s graduate programs! We’ve waived GRE requirements for admission and there’s no application fee.
Why Choose a Graduate Degree in Systems Engineering?
Systems engineers apply their expertise to a wide variety of challenges in a large number of sectors. UVA systems engineers, for example, are working on:
- Improving humans’ ability to work effectively in complex technical systems.
- Machine learning and adaptive decision support systems for approaches to system-of-systems design for improving defense systems and manufacturing operations.
Thanks to UVA Engineering's extensive alumni network and connections with corporations, government agencies, other universities, and consortia such as the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing, our graduate students have access to multiple pathways to develop their careers.
Employment opportunities abound in many sectors. Our graduates become professors at universities and colleges, researchers at institutes and laboratories, analysts at corporations, consulting firms and government agencies; and some become entrepreneurs — starting research, consulting, or service companies.
Our Graduate Programs
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Ph.D. in Systems Engineering
The Ph.D. is an advanced graduate degree for students wishing to contribute to knowledge creation through independent, original, cutting-edge research.
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M.S. in Systems Engineering
The master of science is a graduate degree for those who desire not only to acquire fundamental knowledge but also to contribute to the advancement of knowledge through independent, original research.
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M.E. in Systems Engineering
The M.E. is a coursework-based graduate professional degree for those wishing to pursue careers in industry, consulting, or government.
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Earn your graduate engineering degree from University of Virginia Engineering. Applications are open for Fall 2027 enrollment.
Accelerated Master's Program in Systems Engineering (AMP)
UVA's Accelerated Master’s Degree Program in Systems Engineering is a hands-on, practical program that builds problem-solving and analytical skills.
Resources for Current Students
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UVA Engineering Graduate Student Resources
Explore our resources for graduate students, including professional development support and ways to get involved at UVA Engineering.
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Academic Planning
Find timelines, forms and guidance for completing your degree on schedule.
Upcoming Events
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Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMLocation: Montebello, 1700 Stadium Road
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Time: 9:00 AM - 4:15 PMLocation: Darden School of Business, 100 Darden Boulevard
Graduate Program Contacts
Chantel Gross
Robert Riggs
Matthew Burkett
Matt Burkett joined the University of Virginia faculty in 2022 after holding several positions in the private sector as the Vice President of Research for the investment firm, LOC Advisers, and as a Senior Director for Data & Analytics at the Ankura Consulting Group.
Matthew Bolton
Dr. Bolton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering at the University of Virginia.