Although the admissions requirements differ slightly between the online and on-campus programs, either way, you should describe in your application materials how your educational background and professional experience will set you on a path for success. Please note that GRE scores are optional, and if you choose to include them, self-reported scores are accepted initially with official scores required, if admitted.
Please review the requirements below for your degree path:
On-campus students: You must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific field such as physics, chemistry, or computer science from an accredited institution. If admitted with a degree from a non-accredited institution, you may need to take prerequisite courses in addition to your MEng courses.
Online students: You must have a bachelor's degree before starting the online MEng in computer engineering. The admissions team considers applicants holistically, welcoming those with a variety of STEM-related educational backgrounds and professional experiences. With an accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or related STEM field like computer science or physics, you should be well-prepared for the program. Even with an accredited bachelor's degree outside of engineering, your relevant STEM experience and skills make you eligible, though additional prerequisite coursework may be required. Demonstrating knowledge in areas such as linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, basic programming (eg. C, Python), digital logic, and analog circuit fundamentals will benefit you in the program.
Non-US citizens must submit language proficiency test scores, unless you have earned a degree from institutions in the US or Canada, or you are from one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Slovenia, Sweden, or the United Kingdom. Dartmouth Engineering accepts TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo tests, with self-reported scores acceptable during the application process, but official scores required upon admission.