Master of Engineering in Computational Mechanics & Scientific Computing at Duke University

Programme overview

Master of Engineering for model-based simulation, with foundations in engineering physics, computer science, probability, data science and applied mathematics over three semesters; previous engineering training is not required.

Faculty: Pratt School of Engineering | Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering | Duration: 3 semesters (30 credits) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Durham, NC, United States

What you will study

30 credits: core industry preparation courses (6 credits) and departmental, disciplinary or cross-disciplinary requirements (12 credits) with electives.

Career pathways

Additive manufacturing; design of industrial products and biomedical devices; design and analysis of infrastructure; noise and vibration analysis; vehicle crashworthiness simulation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An engineering degree is suitable but not required; background in physics, computer science or mathematics suits applicants. One semester each of Calculus I and II and statistics or other math beyond Calculus II; two courses in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physical sciences. Applies to Pratt master's programmes: online Pratt application with transcripts and undergraduate GPA (grade scale if not on the 4.0 scale), resume, short answer questions, letters of recommendation, video introduction, application fee, and a Courses and Technical Skills section; English proficiency scores if English is not the first language. GRE scores are optional for 2027 applicants.

USD 107,040 for the whole programme (2026-2027). Campus tuition 2026-2027 is $35,680 per semester; 30 credits over three semesters. Internship courses carry no tuition. Excludes health fee, insurance, housing and other fees. Source

Duration: 3 semesters (30 credits)

Apply through the official page: https://pratt.duke.edu/apply/

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