Master of Engineering (MEng)

Students and faculty work in a computations mechanics lab at Duke

The Duke MEMS Master of Engineering degree provides a unique combination of advantages that only Duke can offer:

Interdisciplinary training in engineering, science and management
Flexible, individualized curriculum combined with required industry internship
Three-semester study plans without a thesis
Excellent career outcomes in industry

Davide Di Nublia

"The Duke MEMS Master of Engineering program challenged me every single day by forcing me to step out of my comfort zone and adapt."

Davide Di Nubila, MEng '20
Propulsion Test Engineer, Isar Aerospace
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3 SEMESTERS + 1 Internship

The Duke Master of Engineering includes a flexible curriculum of engineering, science and business training over three semesters—about 1 1 /₂ years:

Get rigorous training while developing an engineering specialty of your own design
Business courses are enhanced by an internship with a leading company

Nearly 90 percent of recent graduates found employment within six months
Starting salaries for recent graduates in industry jobs averagedover $78,000

Industry Preparation	Core Courses	Elective Courses
Semester 1	MEng 570: Business Fundamentals	Core Course	Elective
Semester 2	MEng 540: Leadership & Management	Math Course	Elective
		Core Course
Summer	MEng 550: Internship or Project (No tuition)
Semester 3	MEng 551: Internship Assessment	Core Course	Elective
		Core Course

Admissions Profile

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Cost of Attendance

Students typically enroll for three semesters of full-time study. Please note there is no tuition charge for an internship course.