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Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) program prepares students to successfully pursue highly innovative engineering projects, demonstrating both leadership skills and technical excellence.

Students can choose to complete the program in one year, with part-time options available to accommodate a summer internship or simultaneous employment.

Our students come from a variety of traditional engineering backgrounds as well as from the natural sciences, joined together by their desire to design solutions to problems that impact human lives.

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Engineer Your Career

PME’s MEng program is designed to enhance your career path as an engineer, and to prepare you for leadership positions in both entrepreneurship and in established industries.

Students select a track in Bio- and ImmunoengineeringQuantum EngineeringEnergy and SustainabilitySoft Matter Engineering, or Computational Modeling of Materials.

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Apply now! Join the newest high-impact engineering school in the country

Applications are being received on a rolling basis, until the class is full or May 1, 2025 (11:59 p.m., US Central Time), whichever may come first. Once you submit your application, and at least two letters of recommendation are received, applications will be reviewed, and decisions released within 14 business days.

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Meet Our Alumni

To prepare for a career in medicine, learn to think like an engineer

 

Bio- and Immunoengineering Track

 

Sarah Kim explores how research actually gets from lab bench to hospital bedside in the Master of Engineering program.

Master of Engineering student utilizes degree to pivot to quantum engineering

 

Computational Modeling of Materials Track

 

Raj Kadiyala studies quantum engineering to become part of the city’s burgeoning quantum ecosystem.

Integrating medicine, engineering, and innovation

 

Bio- and Immunoengineering Track

 

Alex Nyx develops his understanding of engineering innovation to open more options in medicine.

By the Numbers

  • 1st

    molecular engineering school in the country

  • 62%

    of PME graduates pursue jobs in industry after graduation

  • 8+

    Science and engineering fields represented

  • 280+

    patents held by faculty members

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Chicago Life

When you join the UChicago community, you become part of a fascinating and diverse city of 2.7 million people who live in 77 distinct communities, including our campus home of Hyde Park. 

You have the opportunity to experience the advantages of city life while enjoying the support of UChicago’s many resources.

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Contact Us

For questions about the program, its curriculum, or an application: applypmemasters@uchicago.edu

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