Application Dates & Deadlines

Applications are accepted in rounds for fall or spring entry, except as noted. For all dates listed, the deadline is 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Application Dates & Deadlines

Applications are accepted in rounds for fall or spring entry, except as noted. For all dates listed, the deadline is 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Master of Engineering

On-Campus Programs

Fall entry only.

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1January 15March 15April 15
2March 15April 15May 1

Online Programs

For fall entry:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cybersecurity
  • Financial Technology (FinTech)
For application RoundApplications received byReceive a decision notification byReply required by
1January 15March 15April 15
2April 15May 15June 1

Master of Science

On-Campus Programs

Master’s ProgramDeadline
Biomedical EngineeringFall 2025: February 3, 2025
Spring 2026: October 1, 2025
Civil & Environmental EngineeringFall 2025: March 15, 2025
Electrical & Computer EngineeringFall 2025: January 16, 2025 *
Mechanical Engineering & Materials ScienceFall 2025: December 18, 2024
Spring 2026: October 1, 2025
  • ECE applicants: Applications submitted by January 16, 2025, are guaranteed review. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed on a space-available basis until February 27, 2025

Master of Engineering Management

On-Campus Program

Fall entry only.

For application roundApplications received byReceive a decision notification byReply is required by
1January 15March 15April 15
2March 15April 15May 1

Online Program

For fall entry.

For application RoundApplications received byReceive a decision notification byReply required by
1January 15March 15April 15
2April 15May 15June 1

For spring entry.

Applications received byReceive a decision notification byReply required by
October 15November 15December 1

Online Graduate Certificates

Fall entry only:

  • Business Foundations for Engineers Graduate Certificate
  • AI Foundations for Product Innovation Graduate Certificate
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1January 15March 15April 15
2April 15May 15June 1

For Internal Applicants

Undergraduate ‘4+1’ Master of Engineering

Summer entry only.

More about 4+1: Bachelors & Master’s Program

Application round open toApplications Received byReceive a decision notification byReply required by
Seniors onlyNovember 1November 15December 1
Juniors, Seniors, and AlumniJanuary 15March 15April 15
Juniors, Seniors, and AlumniMarch 15April 15May 1

Duke Kunshan Undergraduate Early Admission

Fall entry only.

More about DKU

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1October 15November 15December 15

Important Notes for Master of Engineering Applicants

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