MEngr Systems Engineering at Iowa State University

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering combines advanced coursework with practical experience in complex system integration and optimization. It prepares engineers from any undergraduate discipline to design, evaluate and build complex systems and develops management skills.

Faculty: Graduate College | Duration: Median time to degree about 2.8 years | Intake: Fall (July 15), Spring (November 15), Summer (April 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Learning goals are to demonstrate state-of-the-art knowledge in a focus area and mastery of all graduate-level coursework. Full-time on-campus international students may use a Curricular Practical Training internship option.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Three letters of recommendation Statement of Purpose Concurrent applicants follow directions on web page Resume Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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