Graduate Students

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Graduate Students

Graduate education at the College of Engineering is focused at the departmental level, and those interested in a master's or doctoral degree should first contact the graduate education coordinator or a faculty member in the department of interest. Formal application is made to the University of Illinois Graduate College.

Engineering fellowships
A partial list of fellowships of particular interest to engineering students.

Multi-Cultural Engineering Recruitment for Graduate Education (MERGE) Program
MERGE brings promising graduate school prospects from diverse cultures to the Illinois campus for an in-depth view of the outstanding programs and facilities available for graduate study.

Support for Under-Represented Groups in Engineering (SURGE) Fellowship Program
Fellowships and assistantships which support individuals from underrepresented groups in engineering doctoral programs.

Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)
CSE is an interdisciplinary graduate option program requiring expertise in advanced computing technology as well as in one or more applied disciplines. Students wishing to elect the CSE Option must first be admitted to one of the participating departments before enrolling in the CSE Program.

SocioTechnical Systems Program
The SocioTechnical Systems program is a new option for graduate students in the College of Engineering and the Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations. The program teaches students how to be effective at the intersection of social and technical systems in the workplace. 

Online graduate education
Individuals interested in online master's degrees and online graduate certificates in engineering and computer science should contact the Office of Continuing Engineering Education.