Graduate Study

UVA Engineering’s graduate programs will provide you with cutting-edge technical knowledge, problem-solving skills and interdisciplinary research experiences to propel you to leadership in your field. You'll work with our award-winning faculty on research that reaches across disciplinary boundaries to make real change for the benefit of society. Our holistic approach to graduate education includes technical, professional, and career development opportunities in an environment designed to help you succeed.

Resources for Current Students

  • Welcome!

    Get started in your graduate program with New Graduate Student Orientation and a checklist to prepare you for success on your first day and beyond.

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  • Getting Started

    Find out which steps to follow to ensure your first semester as a graduate student gets off to a good start.

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  • Academic Planning

    Plan your degree from start to finish.

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  • Professional Development

    Plan your future as an Engineering leader with resources, programs, and classes to develop a professional skillset.

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  • Get Involved

    Explore ways to get involved in the school, university, and community while at UVA Engineering.

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  • Student Support & Engagement

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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.

Graduate Admission
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Our Degree Programs

Learn more about UVA Engineering’s graduate degree programs.
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The Graduate Student Experience

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    Diversity, Equity and Engagement

    UVA Engineering’s goal is to create and sustain an affirming academic climate and culture that values the whole individual.

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    Student Life

    Charlottesville is a small city with a big, vibrant cultural, social and intellectual scene.

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    Professional Development

    Plan your future as an Engineering leader with resources, programs, and classes to develop a professional skillset.

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News from Our Graduate Program

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Shaping the Future: New Leaders Join UVA Engineering Board at Fall Meeting

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Two ChemE Professors Named American Institute of Chemical Engineers Fellows

University of Virginia professors of chemical engineering Bill Epling and Roseanne Ford were recently elected fellows of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

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Boeing Whistleblower Delivers UVA Engineering’s Inaugural ‘Moments of Strength’ Talk

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Common Way To Test for Leaks in Large Language Models May Be Flawed

Large language models may need a more sophisticated way to test for potential leakiness of sensitive information.

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UVA Study Uncovers Key Heart Responses to Viral Infection

New insights could change the game for treating viral heart infections and preventing heart failure.

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Opportunity is a Powerful Thing

Through bold research and world-class education that transforms students into engineering leaders, the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science is making the world a better place.

Upcoming Graduate Events

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Student Support and Engagement

As a UVA Engineering graduate student, you’ll have access to academic, personal, and professional support resources.
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