Choosing Your Graduate Degree Program
MechSE's Graduate Degree Programs:
Research Programs
Industry-Oriented Program
Options for Prospective MS/PhD and Direct PhD students
- Apply directly to the PhDME program. Students who hold only a Bachelor's degree ARE permitted to apply directly to the PhD program.
- Apply to an MS program and indicate that you plan to continue for a PhD degree by selecting “Yes” when asked if you plan to continue for a PhD. Students who intend to pursue a PhD in TAM* should use this option.
Option for Prospective MS-only students
Apply directly to an MS program and select "No" when asked if you plan to continue for a PhD.**
*Please note that the standards for admission are the same for all MS and PhD degree options.
**Limited funding is available for MS-only applicants. International students who wish to pursue the MS only are strongly encouraged to upload evidence of financial resources at the time of application.
Questions?
MS/PhD: mechse-grad@illinois.edu
M.Eng.ME: mechse-meng@illinois.edu