Graduate Admission

At UVA Engineering, our admissions process is designed to welcome a diverse, talented, ambitious and well-rounded pool of prospective graduate students. Admissions committees in each of our graduate programs review every applicant's entire package, looking for academic capabilities, research experiences, leadership and passion for his or her chosen field.

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Our Graduate Programs

We offer graduate degrees in nine programs, including online master's programs. Explore the options below to find the program that's right for you.

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Our highly ranked master's and Ph.D. programs provide students from around the world opportunities to become leaders in their fields.

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Graduate Program Contacts

For information about the various graduate programs, please contact the appropriate graduate coordinator or director listed below.

The Virginia Engineering Online (VEO)Professional Master's Degree program is a part-time degree program offering Master of Engineering degrees in the disciplines listed below:

Application Instructions and Test Score Information

An applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from a recognized college or university. While this degree will normally be in the field of engineering or applied science, degrees in other fields may be acceptable. Undergraduate courses that may be required to remedy deficiencies must be taken without credit. An applicant should have at least a B average for admission into graduate studies.

Each candidate must complete the Application for Admission. The application package includes the online application and the following additional components:

Official transcripts and test scores are NOT required for the review process but applicants should be sure to upload unofficial transcripts and indicate your unofficial test scores in your application. All materials including your resume, essays, unofficial transcripts, unofficial test scores and other supplemental materials should be submitted electronically as part of your application. If you are offered admission and choose to accept, we require official transcripts (either submitted electronically directly from your University Registrar or paper transcripts in envelopes sealed and signed by the University Registrar) and official test scores reported from ETS to institution code 5820 (GRE) and B875 (TOEFL) before you can enroll and before a Form I-20 can be issued (for international students).

  • Higher-education degrees along with graduation date, GPA, and class rank (if known).
  • Any certificates and other forms of training
  • Give thorough explanations of any research and leadership experience, including advisor names
  • All publications, including journal articles and conference presentations
  • Professional experiences and include names of companies
  • Research and academic awards, fellowships, and internships
  • Any teaching experience
  • Any outreach and service

  • Request letters well in advance and remind recommenders as you approach the deadline
  • Make sure each writer can attest to your character and your potential success in graduate school.  
  • Include research advisors
  • Include instructors with whom you have taken more than one course, or with whom you have worked closely with on projects
  • Include relevant employers
  • We welcome letters of recommendation from Interfolio. For more information, please visit their website

  • Who are you outside of your test scores and transcripts? What distinguishes you?
  • What are your plans for graduate study and career, and how will this program help you achieve your goals?
  • What previous research and leadership experience do you have, and how has it prepared you for success?
  • Have you overcome any hardships or obstacles that shows your determination and passion (may also be used to explain any gaps or poor metrics in your academic record)?
  • How do your research interests fit with the interests of faculty in the program?

GRE Scores are Optional: Graduate Records Exam (GRE) are an optional credential and as an applicant you may decide if you want to submit your scores as part of your application. Should you choose to submit your scores, please send to institution code 5820. Please note, applicants who choose to include self-reported scores at the time of application are required to submit official GRE scores upon matriculation.

UVA Engineering has waived the GRE test requirement for all 2027 applications to our graduate programs, meaning applicants are not required to submit GRE scores to satisfy a requirement for the department in which they are applying. However, it is strongly recommended that international applicants take the examination. Educational systems and assessment metrics can differ widely between, and sometimes within countries, so reporting a GRE score helps our application reviewers contextualize your application regardless of where you went to school. Each application is evaluated for academic quality via letters of recommendation, academic experience and aligning interests, leadership ability and prior academic achievements. 

TOEFL, IELTS or DET scores for applicants whose native language is not English (institution code B875). If you are a Permanent Resident of the U.S. or if you have a bachelor degree entirely at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction (includes non-U.S. institutions), you do NOT need to provide these scores.

Applicants who are not exempted by the policies cited or described in the previous paragraph are required to take the TOEFL, IELTS or DET examination. 

The minimum internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score requirement is 90 (including sectional minimums of 20 in speaking, 20 in writing, 20 in reading and 20 in listening) if taken before 1/21/26. The minimum internet-based (iBT) score requirement is 4.5 (including sectional minimums of 4 in speaking, 4 in writing, 4 in reading and 4.5 in listening) if taken after 1/21/26. 

The minimum paper-based TOEFL score requirement is 600. 

The minimum IELTS score requirement is 6.5 in each section. 

The minimum DET score requirement is 120.

If you wish to apply to a second program, please note you must complete a separate application for each program and degree level of interest.  However, you will be able to use your same login information.  

What is Graduate Admissions Looking For in an Applicant?

  • Potential for productivity
  • Research readiness
  • Leadership experience
  • Persistence, motivation, and a passion for science/engineering
  • Creativity and vision
  • Ability to collaborate
  • Academic ability in chosen field

We strongly discourage applicants from mailing in any items that can be uploaded, to avoid delays in your application review and we ask that you do not send duplicate copies of previously uploaded materials.

For US Postal:
Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science Admissions
P.O. Box 401103
Charlottesville, VA 22904

For UPS/FEDEX:
ATTN: Graduate School of Engineering and Applied Science Admissions
Room 232
1001 North Emmet Street 
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Always alert faculty of interest to your application.  A professor who is impressed with you is a powerful advocate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions about applying to graduate school at UVA Engineering? Check out our FAQ page.

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Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary depending on the program to which you are applying and request for departmental funding aid.

 

You may submit an application for admission until the deadline below. Not all programs admit students in every term.

 

It is recommended that applicants who require a visa apply a minimum of 5 months ahead of the start of the term to allow sufficient time to meet enrollment and arrival deadlines. Applications received after a program’s posted deadline are not guaranteed a full review. All visa questions should be directed to the UVA International Studies Office.

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 15, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 15, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

Online M.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Spring 2027: December 1, 2026

 

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: January 5, 2027

M.E. Deadline for Fall 2027:  July 30, 2027

Online M.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

Ph.D. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 15, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 15, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Spring 2027: December 8, 2026

Online M.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Spring 2027: December 8, 2026

 

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 15, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 15, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Fall 2027: July 15, 2027

Online M.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

 

The Civil Engineering Ph.D., M.S., and M.E. programs will consider late applications after the posted deadline. Applications received after the posted deadline are subject to availability of funding (M.S., Ph.D.) and program capacity. The final day that late applications will be accepted is July 30, 2027 for Fall 2027 admission.

Ph.D. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 25, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 25, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 25, 2026

 

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 14, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Fall 2027: January 29, 2027

M.E. Deadline for Fall 2027: January 29, 2027

 

The Computer Engineering M.S. and M.E. programs will consider late applications after the posted deadline. Ph.D. applications will not be accepted after the posted deadline. Applications received after the posted deadline are subject to availability of funding (M.S.) and program capacity. The final day that late applications will be accepted is July 30, 2027 for Fall 2027 admission.

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 15, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Fall 2027: February 1, 2027

M.C.S. Deadline for Fall 2027: February 1, 2027

 

The Computer Science M.S. and M.C.S. programs will consider late applications after the posted deadline. Ph.D. applications will not be accepted after the posted deadline. Applications received after the posted deadline are subject to program capacity. The final day that late applications will be accepted is July 30, 2027.

Ph.D. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

 

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 15, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

 

The Electrical Engineering Ph.D., M.S. and M.E. programs will consider late applications after the posted deadline. Applications received after the posted deadline are subject to availability of funding (M.S. and Ph.D.) and program capacity. The final day that late applications will be accepted is July 30, 2027 for Fall 2027 admission.

Ph.D. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

M.M.S.E. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

Online M.M.S.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

 

Ph.D. Deadline for Summer 2027: January 6, 2027

M.S. Deadline for Summer 2027: January 6, 2027

M.M.S.E. Deadline for Summer 2027: January 15, 2027

Online M.M.S.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Summer 2027: January 15, 2027

 

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: January 6, 2027

M.S. Deadline for Fall 2027: January 6, 2027

M.M.S.E. Deadline for Fall 2027: January 15, 2027

Online M.M.S.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

 

The Materials Science and Engineering Ph.D., M.S., and M.M.S.E. (including VEO) programs will consider late applications after the posted deadline for the Fall 2027 term. Applications received after the posted deadline are subject to availability of funding (Ph.D. and M.S.) and program capacity. The final day that late applications will be accepted is December 11, 2026, for Spring 2027 admission, April 16, 2027, for Summer 2027 admission, and July 30, 2027, for Fall 2027 admission.

Ph.D. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

Online M.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

 

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 18, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 18, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

Online M.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

 

The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Ph.D., M.S., M.E (including VEO) programs will consider late applications after the posted deadline. Applications received after the posted deadline are subject to availability of funding (Ph.D. and M.S.) and program capacity. The final day that late applications will be accepted is December 11, 2026 for Spring 2027 admission and July 30, 2027 for Fall 2027 admission.

Ph.D. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Spring 2027: September 30, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Spring 2027: December 11, 2026

Online M.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Spring 2027: December 11, 2026

 

Accelerated Master’s Program (AMP) ME for Summer 2027: April 16, 2027

 

Ph.D. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 15, 2026

M.S. Deadline for Fall 2027: December 15, 2026

M.E. Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

Online M.E. (VEO program) Deadline for Fall 2027: July 30, 2027

 

The Systems Engineering M.E. program will consider late applications after the posted deadline. M.S. and Ph.D. applications will not be accepted after the posted deadline. Applications received after the posted deadline are subject to program capacity. The final day that late applications will be accepted is December 11, 2026, for Spring 2027 admission and July 30, 2027, for Fall 2027 admission.

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