Admissions Criteria
For admission to The Graduate School at Penn State, an applicant must hold either a baccalaureate degree in engineering, engineering technology, manufacturing, materials science, or related discipline from a regionally accredited U.S. institution; or a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.
Application Requirements
Official transcripts
Official transcripts from each institution attended, regardless of the number of credits or semesters completed. Transcripts not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation. If you are admitted, you will be asked to send an additional official transcript directly to The Graduate School. You will receive instructions at that time.
Grade-point average and test scores
All applicants are expected to have earned a junior/senior grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Official GRE scores are not required but will be considered if submitted. GRE scores can be submitted using institution code 2660.
English proficiency
The language of instruction at Penn State is English. With some exceptions, international applicants must take and submit scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum test scores and exceptions are found in the English Proficiency section on the Graduate School’s “Requirements for Graduate Admission” page. Visit the TOEFL website for testing information. Penn State’s institutional code is 2660.
References
You will need to initiate the process through the online application by entering names, email addresses, and mailing addresses of three professional references. Professional references include current or past supervisors and professors. Upon submission of your application, an email will be sent to each reference requesting they complete a brief online recommendation regarding your commitment to success in an online graduate engineering program. Please inform all recommenders they must submit the form in order for your application to be complete.
Résumé
Upload your résumé to the online application. This should be a one-to two-page listing of your professional experience and education.
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| Program | Application Deadlines | Application Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering | Fall admission: June 1 Spring admission: September 1 Summer admission: March 1 |
Enrollment type: Degree admission Campus: World Campus |
| Master of Science | Fall admission: January 31 Spring admission: September 1 |
Enrollment type: Degree admission Campus: University Park |
| Graduate Certificate | Fall admission: June 1 Spring admission: September 1 |
Enrollment type: Certificate admission Campus: World Campus |
