M.Eng. Admissions

Applications for the MSE M.Eng. program are available online through the Cornell University Graduate School ApplyWeb portal.

Application deadlines

Spring admissions

  • For the MSE M.Eng. Spring 2025, please submit your application by November 1, 2024.
  • Cornell seniors interested in the Early Admit Pathway for the Spring semester, apply for Fall 2025 admission by November 1, 2024.

Fall admissions

  • For the MSE M.Eng. Fall 2025, please submit your applications by May 30, 2025.

Test requirements

GRE

  • Optional

English language proficiency

International students must meet one of the two following requirements: (Information on exemptions)

  • TOEFL (IBT version) 
    • Minimum scores: writing (20), listening (15), reading (20), speaking: (22); total score (100)
  • IELTS (academic)
    • Minimum overall band score (7.0)

Essays

  • Each applicant must submit an Academic Statement of Purpose and a Personal Statement.

Letters of Recommendation

  • Three letters of recommendation are required (two for current Cornell students).
  • Letters may be submitted by faculty members or those familiar with your professional performance.

Transcripts

  • Unofficial transcripts (in English) must be submitted with your application.
  • Upon admission, students are required to submit an official transcript. Email official transcripts to the MSE Program.

Application questions? 

See the M.Eng. Programs Application Guide for more information.

Contact us:
mse-gfa@cornell.edu