BS Engineering Science at Brandeis University

Programme overview

Interdepartmental, ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science combining core engineering principles with a broad intellectual foundation. Students learn how engineers think, design and solve problems, with coursework drawing from the life and physical sciences, the liberal arts and business.

Faculty: School of Science, Engineering and Technology | Department: Interdepartmental Program in Engineering Science | Study mode: full-time | Location: Waltham, MA, United States

What you will study

Students take mathematics, physics and engineering courses along with upper-division electives aligned with Brandeis research strengths.

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Entry requirements

University-level admission (not specific to this major): apply with the Common Application or Coalition Application; SAT/ACT scores are optional under Brandeis's test-optional policy. No separate major-specific admission requirement is published.

USD 73,080 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate full-time tuition (12-23 credits each semester), single rate for all undergraduate programmes and all students; excludes student activity fee, housing, food, health insurance, new student and international student fees. Source

First-year entry in Fall and Spring (January 2027 semester); Spring admission is also offered for transfer applicants and Fall transfer entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action November 2; Early Decision II and Regular Decision January 15; Spring admission (January 2027) November 2. Financial aid (CSS Profile and FAFSA) deadlines match. Decisions: ED I December 15, Early Action February 1, ED II February 15, Regular Decision April 1. Transfer deadlines: Spring November 2; Fall March 15.

Apply with the Common Application or Coalition Application; application fee $80 (or fee waiver). Standardized test scores are optional. International applicants whose first language is not English submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or Cambridge scores unless exempt.

Apply through the official page: https://www.brandeis.edu/admissions/apply/index.html

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