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The admission requirements for the online Master of Science in Civil Engineering, online Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and online Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering programs are listed below. If you have any questions about the process, don’t hesitate to contact one of our Admission Counselors at (888) 351-8360.

M.S. in Civil Engineering Admission Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree in civil engineering or closely related field
  • Students who do not have a B.S. in civil engineering are required to complete undergraduate courses that provide appropriate background.
  • These credits will not count towards the M.S. degree. A student’s adviser will determine the requirements for remedial courses on a case-by-case basis.
  • These courses are not available online. Students may take similar courses at other universities and submit an official transcript showing a grade of 3.0 or higher for the course to satisfy the proficiency requirement for each course.
• Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
• TOEFL scores (international students):
  • Minimum scores
  • Reading = 19
  • Listening = 19
  • Speaking = 19
  • Writing = 22

  See the International Students page for more information.

• Duolingo English Test:
  • Regular admission: Score of 110 or higher
  • Provisional admission: Score of 95-105

See the International Students page for more information.

M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering Admission Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or closely related field
  • Applicants without an undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a similar area will be required to enroll and achieve a minimum grade of 3.0 in three qualifying core courses regardless of regular or provisional admission status.
    
    Qualifying Core Courses (choose three):
    • Deep Learning and Neural Networks
    • Robotics
    • Linear Systems and Control
    • Advanced Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I
    • Advanced Power Electronics and Applications
    • Physical Electronics
    • Analysis of Stochastic Systems

    Students who can verify they have taken an undergraduate junior- or senior-level course closely related to the above can petition the Graduate Studies Committee to consider qualifying for the proficiency requirement.

• Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 3.0
• Minimum TOEFL Scores (International Students): 550
  • See the International Students page for more information.
• Duolingo English Test (International Students):
  • Regular admission: Score of 110 or higher
  • See the International Students page for detailed information on score requirements.

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering Admission Requirements

• Four-year undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field
  • Applicants without a degree in mechanical engineering must, during the course of study, show proficiency in three of the following courses: ME 332 Fluid Mechanics, ME 451 Controls, ME 410: Heat Transfer, ME 461 Vibrations, and ME 423 Intermediate Mechanics of Deformable Solids.
  • Please consult with the ME Graduate Coordinator on how past and future coursework can be used to demonstrate proficiency.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA: 3.0
  • While we require a 3.0 overall GPA for admission, we make exceptions for candidates who show they have the core knowledge for success in our program. Candidates without a 3.0 GPA but with strong academic performance in the fundamental classes (strength of materials, statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluids, heat transfer, vibrations, etc.) will also be considered for admittance.
• Minimum TOEFL Scores (International Students): 550
  • See the International Students page for more information.
• Duolingo English Test (International Students):
  • Regular admission: Score of 110 or higher
  • See the International Students page for detailed information on score requirements.

Admission Checklist

• Completed application
• Completed Graduate Admissions, Recruitment and Financial Aid Information Sheet
• Official transcripts
  Two copies from all previous universities attended (undergraduate and graduate)
• Three letters of recommendation
  Applicants should request letters of recommendation through the graduate education portal. Once their contact information is entered, the MSU application system will reach out to the letter writers.
• Academic and personal statements
  Your academic statement should describe your plans for graduate study, career goals, and how the program will help you meet your objectives (2 pages). Your personal statement should concisely describe how your background and life experiences influenced your decision to pursue a graduate degree (2 pages).
• Application fee: $65 domestic, $75 international
• International applications: Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test score report. International applicants must also ensure that MSU receives copies of all supplemental documents by the application deadline. These documents will include one hard copy of your official transcripts, an affidavit of support and financial proof statements. If MSU does not receive all documents by the deadline, your application will not be reviewed, and you will need to defer to a later semester.

For Master of Science in Civil Engineering program applicants, please mail requested materials to:

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Attn: CCE Graduate Application Processing
Michigan State University
428 S. Shaw Lane, Rm. 2120
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226

For Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program applicants, please mail requested materials to:

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Attn: ECE Graduate Application Processing
Michigan State University
428 S. Shaw Lane, Rm. 2120
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226

For Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program applicants, please mail requested materials to:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Attn: ME Graduate Application Processing
Michigan State University
428 S. Shaw Lane 2555 Engineering Building
East Lansing, MI 48824-1226