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Admissions Graduate Process

Applications for admission are encouraged from all persons with a genuine interest in advanced engineering study. Each application will be judged on its own merits.

Requirements

A recent graduate of an ABET-accredited engineering program will be granted admission on the basis of his/her undergraduate academic record. Typically an applicant should have earned a B average (cumulative quality point average of 3.0/4.0) or better. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for most programs. Applicants should check each program's specific requirements.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements will be considered on an individual basis with strong emphasis given to academic promise, career orientation, work experience, and preparation in engineering and related disciplines. In some cases, applicants may be admitted provisionally until certain deficiencies in either coursework or academic achievement are satisfied.

Admissions Process

An application can be completed online, downloading the application and submitting it via the US mail or requesting an application package. We strongly prefer that you use the online application. Please select:

  • Online application
  • Download Graduate Forms
  • Request application material by sending an e-mail to:

To get started on your electronic application, you must create an account. You will receive a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and will be requested to create a password. It is not necessary to complete the application in one session. Save your work before exiting. When you return, you will need to enter your PIN and password. You will not be permitted to submit a partially completed application. When you are ready to submit you will have an opportunity to print a copy of your completed application for your records. Your application will be transmitted through a secure server and is kept confidential.

Final Application Deadlines

Students applying to graduate study in the Bioengineering Department should refer to http://www.engr.pitt.edu/bioengineering/main/admissions/phd.html for their specific application deadlines.

March 1 - Fall
July 1 - Spring
February 1 - Summer

Getting in

There are many resources for students interested in applying to the Swanson School of Engineering.

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