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Master's Degree Programs
A Duke engineering master's degree prepares you for leadership in industry or academia
At Duke, you will be part of highly regarded programs that are ranked among the very best.
Our master's programs each offer a unique mix of interdisciplinary opportunities. Our departments offer flexible curriculums and study concentrations, allowing you to tailor your degree to your interests and your goals.
Highly Ranked
- A Top 10 Best U.S. University (U.S.News & World Report)
- #1 in U.S. computer engineering research productivity (Academic Analytics)
- #3 in the world in biomedical engineering (Shanghai Ranking)
- #6 in the U.S./#11 in the world in environmental science & engineering (Shanghai Ranking)
- #8 in U.S. electrical engineering faculty research productivity (Academic Analytics)
- Top 15 in U.S. mechanical engineering research productivity (Academic Analytics)
Flexible Options
Find the Duke master's degree that fits your needs:
- Our Master of Science (MS) is an advanced engineering degree with a thesis, project or coursework-only option – solid preparation for industry or a PhD program
- The Master of Engineering (MEng) is an industry-focused engineering degree that includes business coursework and an internship opportunity – excellent preparation for a career
- The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) is a tech-savvy alternative to the MBA, offered with residential and distance options
- In our 4+1: BSE+Master's Degree program, you complete an undergraduate and a master's degree in just five years
Most of our master's students go onto careers in industry, where they work for leading firms or build their own startups. Many of our master's graduates enter elite PhD programs.
Benefits for All Master's Students
- Dedicated career services
- Flexible curriculum for an industry- or research-oriented career
- Internship resources with startups and industry partners
- Membership in our supportive school and departmental graduate student associations
Master's Degree Options
Biomedical Engineering
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Civil and Environmental Engineering
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- Master of Science (MS) in Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Environmental Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Risk Engineering
- 4+1: BSE+Master's Degree
Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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- Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Materials Science and Engineering
- Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computational Mechanics and Scientific Computing
- 4+1: BSE+Master's Degree
- THRUST – an International MEng in Mechanical Engineering-Turbomachinery Aeromechanics
Master of Engineering Management (MEM)
The Duke Master of Engineering Management (MEM) is a tech-savvy alternative to the MBA. Comprising a core management curriculum and variety of electives, it is interdisciplinary and flexible, with a focus on application, global awareness, and the student experience. Offered in both campus and distance programs.