Where Your Future Meets Opportunity

At Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, you’ll gain the advanced knowledge, hands-on experience and mentorship to turn ambition into impact. World-class research, nationally recognized faculty and a collaborative community in the heart of Nashville create an environment where innovation thrives. Whether you’re advancing your career or preparing for doctoral study, a Vanderbilt Engineering graduate education is an investment in lasting professional growth and opportunity.

Vanderbilt by the Numbers

  • #11 Forbes Top College Rankings, which Measure Career Success and Low Student Debt
  • 160,000+ Vanderbilt University Alumni Spread Across 140 Countries
  • 85 Globally-Renowned Research Centers and Institutes

Your Future Starts with Vanderbilt University

At Vanderbilt Engineering, you’ll engage in rigorous, multidisciplinary graduate programs grounded in world-class research and close faculty mentorship. Flexible master’s and doctoral pathways prepare you to lead and innovate across industries. With hands-on research and competitive funding opportunities, you’ll strengthen your expertise and your return on investment.

  • Biomedical EngineeringThrough a close collaboration between the Schools of Engineering and Medicine students train at the intersection of engineering and the life sciences and gain unmatched research and clinical collaboration experience.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. in Engineering and Surgical Intervention (ESI)
  • Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringOur Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering graduate programs prepare students to shape the future of the field through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and innovation, active mentorship and professional development.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s)
  • Civil EngineeringOur Civil Engineering graduate programs prepare students to design, analyze and advance the infrastructure systems that shape the built environment. Students develop the expertise to lead in sustainable infrastructure solutions, resilience, and risk and reliability.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s)
    • M.Eng. in Construction Management (CM)
    • M.Eng. in Risk, Reliability and Resilience Engineering (RRR)
  • Environmental EngineeringOur Environmental Engineering graduate programs prepare students to address complex environmental challenges through interdisciplinary education, research and innovation. Students gain expertise in sustainable environmental and energy systems, resilience, and risk and reliability.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s)
  • Electrical and Computer EngineeringOur Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate programs prepare students to advance technologies that impact health care, defense, transportation and beyond through coursework and collaboration with leading research institutes.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S./M.S. Online
    • M.Eng. in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
  • Interdisciplinary and Materials ScienceOur Interdisciplinary and Materials Science graduate programs draw from engineering, chemistry, physics and medicine to offer breadth and collaboration across disciplines and prepare graduates to lead in emerging, high-impact fields.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
  • Mechanical EngineeringOur Mechanical Engineering graduate programs offer students the opportunity to design individualized plans of study that combine coursework with hands-on research or applied project experience and lead in a rapidly evolving field.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s)
  • Engineering ManagementOur flexible online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management prepares working professionals to lead across engineering and business through coursework in leadership, finance, strategy, AI, and digital transformation.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s) — ONLINE ONLY

One of the core values of Vanderbilt is providing cross disciplinary training, opportunities and education so our students can solve the biggest challenges of society.

Dean Krish Roy
Vanderbilt School of Engineering

Your Future Is a Smart Investment

Our Graduate School provides transparent cost and funding information so you can plan with confidence, including details on tuition, fees, assistantships, fellowships and departmental aid opportunities that help support your graduate education.

Applying is simple and seamless. Submit your application through Vanderbilt University’s Graduate School portal beginning August 1. Applicants may qualify for application fee waivers, and dedicated admissions staff are available to support you throughout the process, making it easy to take the next step toward Vanderbilt Engineering.

Financial Aid Application Requirements

Where Your Future Meets Opportunity

At Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, you’ll gain the advanced knowledge, hands-on experience and mentorship to turn ambition into impact. World-class research, nationally recognized faculty and a collaborative community in the heart of Nashville create an environment where innovation thrives. Whether you’re advancing your career or preparing for doctoral study, a Vanderbilt Engineering graduate education is an investment in lasting professional growth and opportunity.

Vanderbilt by the Numbers

  • #11 Forbes Top College Rankings, which Measure Career Success and Low Student Debt
  • 160,000+ Vanderbilt University Alumni Spread Across 140 Countries
  • 85 Globally-Renowned Research Centers and Institutes

Your future starts with Vanderbilt University

Our Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) is a professionally focused degree designed to prepare you for advanced practice and leadership in today’s engineering landscape. Offered across multiple disciplines and customizable to your career goals, the 30-credit program combines rigorous graduate-level coursework with practical, real-world application. Completing an M.Eng. at Vanderbilt Engineering positions you for accelerated professional success and a strong return on your educational investment.

  • Chemical EngineeringOur Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering graduates gain industry-ready skills and advanced technical expertise to make an immediate impact in professional engineering roles and accelerate their careers.
  • Civil EngineeringOur Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering is designed for practicing engineers and prepares graduates to lead complex projects and advance in today’s evolving built environment through coursework in infrastructure systems, reliability and risk-informed decision-making.
  • Construction ManagementOur M.Eng. concentration in Construction Management integrates advanced construction technologies, project delivery systems and life-cycle analysis with industry best practices to prepare engineers to lead complex projects across the built environment.
  • Cyber-Physical SystemsOur Master of Engineering in Cyber-Physical Systems students engage with faculty to shape the future of resilient, secure systems across defense, transportation, energy and health care to gain advanced, applied knowledge to lead the rapidly evolving field.
  • Engineering in Surgery and InterventionOur M.Eng. in Engineering in Surgery and Intervention prepares engineers to accelerate clinical innovation at the intersection of health care and technology through rigorous technical training with direct clinical exposure.
  • Environmental EngineeringOur Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering equips professionals with advanced expertise in infrastructure systems, sustainability and risk-informed decision-making and prepares graduates to address complex environmental challenges.
  • Mechanical EngineeringOur Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is designed for practicing engineers and allows graduates to strengthen their applied engineering knowledge while balancing professional goals and advancement.
  • Risk, Reliability and Resilience EngineeringOur M.Eng. in Risk, Reliability and Resilience Engineering equips students to make data-driven decisions across critical systems and infrastructure and prepares graduates to enhance safety, security, efficiency and environmental protection in organizations of every size.

One of the core values of Vanderbilt is providing cross disciplinary training, opportunities and education so our students can solve the biggest challenges of society.

Dean Krish Roy
Vanderbilt School of Engineering

Your Future Is a Smart Investment

Our Graduate School provides transparent cost and funding information so you can plan with confidence, including details on tuition, fees, assistantships, fellowships and departmental aid opportunities that help support your graduate education.

Applying is simple and seamless. Submit your application through Vanderbilt University’s Graduate School portal beginning August 1. Applicants may qualify for application fee waivers, and dedicated admissions staff are available to support you throughout the process, making it easy to take the next step toward Vanderbilt Engineering.

Financial Aid Application Requirements

Where Your Future Meets Opportunity

At Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, you’ll engage deeply in research that pushes the boundaries of your field. Working alongside nationally recognized faculty, you’ll develop advanced technical expertise while contributing to meaningful, real-world discoveries. With access to world-class labs and a collaborative academic community in the heart of Nashville, the MS experience prepares you for doctoral study or research-driven careers.

Vanderbilt by the Numbers

  • #11 Forbes Top College Rankings, which Measure Career Success and Low Student Debt
  • 160,000+ Vanderbilt University Alumni Spread Across 140 Countries
  • 85 Globally-Renowned Research Centers and Institutes

Your Future Starts with Vanderbilt University

At Vanderbilt Engineering, you’ll engage in rigorous, multidisciplinary graduate programs grounded in world-class research and close faculty mentorship. Flexible master’s and doctoral pathways prepare you to lead and innovate across industries. With hands-on research and competitive funding opportunities, you’ll strengthen your expertise and your return on investment.

  • Biomedical EngineeringThrough a close collaboration between the Schools of Engineering and Medicine students train at the intersection of engineering and the life sciences and gain unmatched research and clinical collaboration experience.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. in Engineering and Surgical Intervention (ESI)
  • Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringEngineering Our Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering graduate programs prepare students to shape the future of the field through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and innovation, active mentorship and professional development.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s)
  • Civil EngineeringOur Civil Engineering graduate programs prepare students to design, analyze and advance the complex systems that shape our environment and become leaders in infrastructure design, risk and resilience.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s)
    • M.Eng. in Construction Management (CM)
    • M.Eng. in Risk, Reliability and Resilience Engineering (RRR)
  • Environmental EngineeringOur Environmental Engineering graduate programs prepare students to address complex environmental challenges, protect public health and strengthen communities through advanced research and practice emphasizing risk and reliability.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s)
  • Electrical and Computer EngineeringOur Electrical and Computer Engineering graduate programs prepare students to advance technologies that impact health care, defense, transportation and beyond through coursework and collaboration with leading research institutes.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S./M.S. Online
    • M.Eng. in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
  • Interdisciplinary and Materials ScienceOur Interdisciplinary and Materials Science graduate programs draw from engineering, chemistry, physics and medicine to offer breadth and collaboration across disciplines and prepare graduates to lead in emerging, high-impact fields.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
  • Mechanical EngineeringOur Mechanical Engineering graduate programs offer students the opportunity to design individualized plans of study that combine coursework with hands-on research or applied project experience and lead in a rapidly evolving field.
    • Ph.D.
    • M.S.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s)
  • Engineering ManagementOur flexible online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management prepares working professionals to lead across engineering and business through coursework in leadership, finance, strategy, AI and digital transformation.
    • M.Eng. (Professional Master’s) — ONLINE ONLY

One of the core values of Vanderbilt is providing cross disciplinary training, opportunities and education so our students can solve the biggest challenges of society.

Dean Krish Roy
Vanderbilt School of Engineering

Your Future Is a Smart Investment

Our Graduate School provides transparent cost and funding information so you can plan with confidence, including details on tuition, fees, assistantships, fellowships and departmental aid opportunities that help support your graduate education.

Applying is simple and seamless. Submit your application through Vanderbilt University’s Graduate School portal beginning August 1. Applicants may qualify for application fee waivers, and dedicated admissions staff are available to support you throughout the process, making it easy to take the next step toward Vanderbilt Engineering.

Financial Aid Application Requirements

Apply to the School of Engineering Today!

At Vanderbilt University School of Engineering, every graduate student joins a community defined by innovation, collaboration and academic excellence. Here, you will gain more than an advanced degree – you will develop the technical expertise, practical skills and professional connections to advance your career, lead in your field and create meaningful impact.

When you apply to Vanderbilt Engineering, you'll benefit from:

  • No GRE score requirement
  • An expedited admissions decision
  • Tuition scholarships are available for M.S. and M.Eng. students, with full funding provided for Ph.D. candidates

Have Questions?

If you have questions about our programs, need help with the admissions process or want to know more about the School of Engineering, we would love to hear from you. Call or email anytime.