MEng candidates are required to hold a bachelor’s level degree in engineering or a bachelor’s level degree in a scientific field such as physics, chemistry, or computer science from an accredited institution. Admitted students with degrees from non-accredited institutions may be required to take the necessary prerequisite courses, in addition to courses for the MEng, to fulfill the requirements of the degree.

Course Requirements

The program consists of nine courses in one of the six MEng areas of study, of which five should be from the list of core courses. The remaining four electives can consist of any graduate-level engineering or science courses at Dartmouth. For students with no engineering background, additional courses may be required. Students who earned the BE at Dartmouth may count up to six graduate courses towards the requirements for both the BE and MEng programs. The courses must not have been taken to fulfill the requirements for the AB.

For a one-course research experience, students can elect ENGG 192: Independent or Group Study in Engineering Sciences. With the exception of ENGM 191: Product Design and Development, which must be elected as part of the MEng Design Project, MEng students may not take ENGM courses for credit.

Advisors

Faculty advisors aid MEng students in developing their course of study, which is submitted to and approved by Thayer’s Graduate Programs Committee during the student’s first term of residency.

Residency and Program Duration

Students may pursue the degree at a pace that best fits their professional schedules. Students enrolled full-time complete the program in three terms (nine months), taking three courses at a time. Part-time students may take one or more courses over additional terms. Dartmouth students pursuing the BE and MEng degrees simultaneously must have at least one term of residency solely as an MEng student. Students must complete the MEng program within six years of initial enrollment.

Transition to or from MS or PhD Program

Students may be allowed to transition to either the MS or PhD degree programs with the approval of the MS-PhD Committee, and at the invitation of a willing faculty sponsor. Students enrolled in either the MS or PhD programs can only transition to the MEng upon request from their faculty advisor.

Tuition

$21,228 per term

Tuition covers instruction and use of instructional facilities.

Fees & Costs

$22,000–$26,000 per term

Fees and costs include health access/insurance, housing, student activities/services, personal expenses, transportation, books and supplies, etc.

Total Cost

$89,000–$99,000 per academic year

The estimated total cost of a year—including tuition, books, room, board, fees, and incidentals—not including meal plan options.

Need-based financial aid is available to all eligible full-time MEng students (domestic and international). To be considered for financial aid, prospective students must request financial aid while submitting their application.

Those interested in applying for need-based aid will need to complete the CSS Profile form. Please choose the CSS Profile code for Dartmouth College: 3351. The CSS Profile will provide us with a Financial Need Analysis Report to determine need-based aid, which we will use to assess need.

Applicants who are US citizens seeking loans through Dartmouth must also submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For the most up-to-date information for all degree programs please carefully review the information on Thayer Financial Aid.

Need-based, partial tuition scholarships to eligible Master’s students is capped at 40 percent of tuition. Students must submit financial aid materials at the time of application. Late applications for financial aid may be accepted, but awards will be capped at 20 percent based on budget availability.

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