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.
| For application round | Applications received by | Receive a decision notification by | Reply is required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 15 | March 15 | April 15 |
| 2 | March 15 | April 15 | May 1 |
Online Programs
For fall entry:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Financial Technology (FinTech)
| For application Round | Applications received by | Receive a decision notification by | Reply required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 15 | March 15 | April 15 |
| 2 | April 15 | May 15 | June 1 |
Master of Science
On-Campus Programs
| Master’s Program | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | Fall 2025: February 3, 2025 Spring 2026: October 1, 2025 |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | Fall 2025: March 15, 2025 |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | Fall 2025: January 16, 2025 * |
| Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science | Fall 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 round | Applications received by | Receive a decision notification by | Reply is required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 15 | March 15 | April 15 |
| 2 | March 15 | April 15 | May 1 |
Online Program
For fall entry.
| For application Round | Applications received by | Receive a decision notification by | Reply required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 15 | March 15 | April 15 |
| 2 | April 15 | May 15 | June 1 |
For spring entry.
| Applications received by | Receive a decision notification by | Reply required by |
|---|---|---|
| October 15 | November 15 | December 1 |
Online Graduate Certificates
Fall entry only:
- Business Foundations for Engineers Graduate Certificate
- AI Foundations for Product Innovation Graduate Certificate
| For Application Round | Applications received by | Receive a decision notification by | Reply required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 15 | March 15 | April 15 |
| 2 | April 15 | May 15 | June 1 |
For Internal Applicants
Undergraduate ‘4+1’ Master of Engineering
Summer entry only.
More about 4+1: Bachelors & Master’s Program
| Application round open to | Applications Received by | Receive a decision notification by | Reply required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors only | November 1 | November 15 | December 1 |
| Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni | January 15 | March 15 | April 15 |
| Juniors, Seniors, and Alumni | March 15 | April 15 | May 1 |
Duke Kunshan Undergraduate Early Admission
Fall entry only.
| For application round | Applications received by | Receive a decision notification by | Reply required by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 15 | November 15 | December 15 |
Important Notes for Master of Engineering Applicants
- Applicants should submit materials as early as possible before the deadline
- To be considered in a round, the application and all supporting documents must be received by the date indicated
- In some cases, a Duke Master of Engineering program may postpone a decision to the next round
- Admitted students may request to defer admission to a future term—for more information, contact pratt_masters@duke.edu.