Take the next step in your academic journey with the Swanson School of Engineering. Our department follows the admissions policies set by SSOE Graduate.
Admission requirements include the following:
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: Degree in engineering or in hard sciences (such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science) or background equivalent to an undergraduate engineering degree in mathematics, physics, mechanics, and the courses basic to the program area of application is required.
QPA: An Undergraduate QPA equivalent to 3.00 for M.S., 3.30 for Ph.D., based on A = 4.00 is required.
TO APPLY: Graduate Application
LETTERS OF REFERENCE: Applicants must have their reference letters submitted electronically as part of the on-line admissions application process.
TRANSCRIPTS: Applicants are required to upload academic records from each academic institution (undergraduate and/or graduate) attended. Official, original academic credentials that are issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation. These will be considered unofficial copies.
GRE scores: Applicants should consider the GRE an optional submission.
TOEFL, IELTS or DUOLINGO scores (Required for international applicants): Internationals applicants are required to submit scores from TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo with their application, except those whose native language is English or those who have recently received a degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or any other English-speaking country. Please view minimum scores for admission and additional information about the English Language Proficiency Exam.
You can upload copies of your score reports (if available) when submitting your online application. This uploaded version is not considered “official” and will be used for preliminary review until your official scores are received from ETS or IELTS.
TUITION AND FEES: Learn more about tuition and fees associated with a graduate education at the Swanson School of Engineering: Tuition Website
APPLICATION DEADLINES: Admission Deadlines
If you are applying for financial assistance, your application package must be completed by January 15 for the fall term.
Please do NOT send hard copies of materials that have been submitted electronically. Original documents are NOT required until you are admitted and decide to attend the University of Pittsburgh.