Our internationally recognized research programs are focused on developing interdisciplinary solutions to society’s greatest challenges, while educating the next generation of engineering leaders. UVA Engineering's holistic approach to graduate education includes technical, professional, and career development opportunities. We have high-impact research and educational programs to fit most students’ career interests, in an environment known for close, collegial, professional relationships among faculty and students.

The UVA Engineering Graduate School Advantage

  • Students walk on Engineer's Way at UVA

    Student Support

    Engineering graduate students are supported through an array of student support services covering a range of areas, including academic, personal, and professional support resources.

  • Graduate students explain their research posters to faculty and staff

    Professional Development

    Learn about the professional development resources available to you as a UVA Engineering graduate student.

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    Student Life

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Our Graduate Programs

We offer graduate degrees in nine programs, including online master's programs.

Which Type of Graduate Degree is Right for You?

The answer to that question depends on your professional goals. What do you imagine yourself doing in 10 years? Do you see yourself working in a large corporation designing new products or processes, or starting your own company and bringing a product or service to market? Will you work in a research lab, or serve as a university professor building your own research program while teaching and mentoring students? Are you planning to use your engineering degree as a springboard into a different field such as medicine, law or business? Do you want to improve your skills and marketability in your current career? How much time are you willing to invest in a graduate engineering degree?

Whatever your goals, UVA Engineering has a graduate degree that can help you get there.

Click here to learn more about choosing a graduate degree.