Application Dates & Deadlines
Application Dates & Deadlines
Contact Admissions
Master of Engineering
Traditional Schedule Campus Programs
Start Fall 2026
| Degree Program | Applicant | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering Campus Programs | All applicants | November 3, 2025 | January 20, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
12-Month Accelerated Campus Programs
Start Summer 2026
| Degree Program | Applicant | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Technology (FinTech) 12-Month Accelerated | U.S. applicants | November 3, 2025 | January 20, 2026 |
| Financial Technology (FinTech) 12-Month Accelerated | International applicants | November 3, 2025 | — |
Important Note
12-month accelerated programs are open to students with two or more years of experience only.
Online Programs
Start Fall 2026
| Degree Program | Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Product Innovation | May 1, 2026 |
| Cybersecurity | May 1, 2026 |
| Financial Technology (FinTech) | May 1, 2026 |
Master of Engineering Management
| Mode | Start Term | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Fall 2026 | November 3, 2025 | January 20, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
| Online | Spring 2026 | November 3, 2025 | ||
| Online | Fall 2026 | November 3, 2025 | January 20, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Master of Science
Campus Programs
Start Fall 2026
| Academic Department | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | — | February 4, 2026 |
| Civil & Environmental Engineering | — | January 6, 2026 |
| Electrical & Computer Engineering | January 16, 2026 a | February 26, 2026 b |
| Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science | January 15, 2026 a | February 26, 2026 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 2026
| Academic Department | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | October 1, 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science | October 1, 2025 |
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, 2025 | January 20, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
| Master of Engineering Management | November 3, 2025 | January 20, 2026 | March 18, 2026 |
Duke Kunshan Undergraduate Early Admission
Campus Programs
| Degree Program | Deadline* |
|---|---|
| Master of Engineering programs | November 3, 2025 |
| Master of Engineering Management | November 3, 2025 |
Important Notes Regarding Application Deadlines
* Students interested in applying post-deadline must contact Engineering Master’s Admissions at pratt_masters@duke.edu.