Graduate Programs
The Tufts University School of Engineering offers a rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college. Our size and educational philosophy support a distinctive sense of community, a diversity of perspectives, and a student-centric learning environment.
Tuition scholarships, teaching scholarships, and research assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis to graduate admissions candidates. Prospective and current students should consult with the individual departments to obtain detailed policies regarding degree requirements and programs. Customized concentration options in a program may be arranged with an advisor.
Doctoral degrees require the fulfillment of the specific department requirements including the number of courses with grades of S (satisfactory) or at least a B-, as well as successful completion of the qualifying examination and doctoral dissertation.
Master's degrees require a minimum of 30 credits and the fulfillment of at least 10 courses at the 100-level or above with grades of S (satisfactory) or at least a B-. Program requirements may vary.
Tufts offers the following programs:
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Cybersecurity and Public Policy
Environmental Engineering Policy and Planning
Innovation and Management + MS (Dual Degree)
Materials Science and Engineering
Offshore Wind Energy Engineering
Technology Management and Leadership (100% online and on-campus options available)
*Offered 100% online
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Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and develop a competitive advantage for post-graduation employment through the School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program.
The program offers engineering master’s students a unique opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. Get a sense of a company's culture and work environment, learn to interact with other colleagues in the field, and leverage your academic strength towards career advancement. Learn more about the SOE Co-Op Program.
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Develop your innovation, leadership and management skills and build your technical depth with the Dual Degree Master's Program. You’ll earn two degrees: an MS offered by one of the six academic departments within the School of Engineering, and an MS in Innovation & Management (MSIM) offered by Tufts Gordon Institute. You earn both degrees in an accelerated time frame (as little as two years) and at a reduced cost with tuition savings from double counting courses.
Visit the Tufts Gordon Institute website to learn more about the Dual Degree Master's Program and application requirements or contact tgi@tufts.edu for more information.
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Tufts School of Engineering offers undergraduate STEM majors and alumni from select partner institutions (Lafayette College, Olin College, Smith College, Union College, and Wellesley College) an accelerated path to a master’s degree in a wide range of programs. Benefits include:
- a 20% per credit tuition scholarship
- the opportunity to earn a non-thesis based single master's degree in just one year
- streamlined application process with no application fee, only two letters of recommendation, and optional GRE score submission
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Science Certificate Program
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Computer Science - Online*
Human Factors in Medical Devices and Systems
Human Factors in Medical Devices and Systems - Online*
Microwave and Wireless Engineering
Teacher Engineering Education Program - Online*
Technology Management and Leadership* (optional on-campus experiences)
Post-Baccalaureate Offshore Wind Energy Engineering
*Offered 100% online