Application Dates & Deadlines
Application Dates & Deadlines
Contact Admissions
Master of Engineering
Traditional Schedule Campus Programs
Start Fall 2027
| Degree Program | Applicant | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering Campus Programs | All applicants | November 3, 2026 | January 19, 2027 | March 17, 2027 |
12-Month Accelerated Campus Programs
Start Summer 2027
| Degree Program | Applicant | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Technology (FinTech) 12-Month Accelerated | U.S. applicants and permanent residents | November 3, 2026 | January 19, 2027 |
| Financial Technology (FinTech) 12-Month Accelerated | International applicants requiring an F-1 visa for study | November 3, 2026 | — |
Important Note
12-month accelerated programs are open to students with two or more years of experience only.
Online Programs
Start Fall 2027
International applicants currently residing outside the US and requires an F-1 visa for residency (a B1/B2 visitor visa is not valid for study)
| Degree Program | Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Product Innovation | March 17, 2027 |
| Cybersecurity | March 17, 2027 |
| Financial Technology (FinTech) | March 17, 2027 |
| Systems Engineering | March 17, 2027 |
Online Programs
Start Fall 2027
US citizens, permanent residents, and international applicants living in the United States who hold a valid H1-B, L-1, or TN visa
| Degree Program | Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Product Innovation | May 3, 2027 |
| Cybersecurity | May 3, 2027 |
| Financial Technology (FinTech) | May 3, 2027 |
| Systems Engineering | May 3, 2027 |
Master of Engineering Management
| Mode | Start Term | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Fall 2027 | November 3, 2026 | January 19, 2027 | March 17, 2027 |
| Online | Spring 2027 | November 3, 2026 | ||
| Online | Fall 2027 | November 3, 2026 | January 19, 2027 | May 3, 2027 |
Master of Science
Campus Programs
Start Fall 2027
| Academic Department | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | November 3, 2026 | February 1, 2027 |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | — | January 6, 2027 |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | January 16, 2027 a | February 25, 2027 b |
| Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science | January 19, 2027 a | February 26, 2027 b |
Important Notes
a Applications submitted by the Priority Deadline are guaranteed review
b Applications submitted after the Priority Deadline will be reviewed on a space-available basis through the Final Deadline
Start Spring 2027
| Academic Department | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | October 1, 2026 |
| Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science | October 1, 2026 |
Internal Applicants
Duke Undergraduate ‘4+1’ Admission
Campus Programs
| Degree Program | For Seniors seeking admission before Spring | Juniors and Seniors Early Round | Juniors and Seniors Late Round* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering Programs | November 3, 2026 | January 19, 2027 | March 17, 2027 |
| Master of Engineering Management | November 3, 2026 | January 19, 2027 | March 17, 2027 |
Duke Kunshan Undergraduate Early Admission
Campus Programs
| Degree Program | Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Master of Engineering programs | November 3, 2026 |
| Master of Engineering Management | November 3, 2026 |
Important Notes Regarding Application Deadlines
* Students interested in applying post-deadline must contact Engineering Master’s Admissions at pratt_masters@duke.edu.