M.Eng. Admissions

Application deadlines

Fall admissions

• January 15 - Priority Review Deadline
• May 1 - Final Deadline

Spring admissions

• October 15 - Priority Review Deadline (includes early-admit Cornell seniors)

All applications received before the priority review deadline will receive full consideration. Applications received after will be considered for available openings in the program.

Test requirements

GRE

• GRE test date within the last 5 years
• No minimum score requirement
  Typical scores of qualified candidates: quantitative (165), verbal (155), analytical (3.5)
• Current Cornell students are exempted from the GRE requirement
• Cornell University's institutional code for reporting scores is 2098

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