Admission

There are three opportunities to begin the online Master of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering program each year: fall, spring, and summer.

The admission requirements and application materials for the program are listed below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so be sure to submit materials ahead of the application deadline to ensure adequate time for review. Prospective students can expect to receive an admission decision approximately one week after submitting a completed application.

If you have questions or need help with your application, contact an academic advisor at info@engineeringmastersonline.rutgers.edu or 888-976-4384 (toll-free).

Admission Requirements

• Students are required to have completed four semesters of calculus
  Students from all undergraduate degrees are welcome. Common majors include engineering, mathematics, and physics.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA: 3.0
  Applicants with a GPA lower than 3.0 may still be considered for admission. Work experience in related fields and/or an upward trajectory on transcripts is viewed positively.

Application Materials

• Online application form
  A completed online application must be submitted before the deadline for review.
• Application fee
  The application fee is $65 and should be submitted along with your application.
• Official transcripts
  Official transcripts can be sent via email to e-transcripts@gradadm.rutgers.edu
  They may also be mailed to:
  Office of Graduate and Professional Admissions
  Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  Proctor Hall, Suite 308
  65 Davidson Road
  Piscataway, NJ 08854 U.S.A.
• Three letters of recommendation
  Letters of recommendation should come from academic or professional sources.
• Personal statement
  Your personal statement should be 1-2 pages in length. Describe your interests, career goals, as well as your background and experiences that have prepared you for graduate school.
• Résumé
  Include your education history and relevant experience.

• TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores (international applicants only)
  International applicants who have graduated from an English-speaking school or from a school in the U.S. may be eligible to waive this requirement.
• GRE/GMAT scores are not required, but recommended.