Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng

Master of Engineering in Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

UW–Madison’s online Master of Engineering in Polymer Engineering prepares you for challenges in the plastics industry, covering traditional plastics and innovative specialty polymers used in biomedical, pharmaceutical, electronics, and nanotechnology fields. Flexible online courses mirror real-world challenges and are taught by renowned experts in the field.

The program is completely online, so you can complete your degree from anywhere in the world
Gain access to the Polymer Engineering Center, a university-industry-government collective that creates and shares knowledge of polymer engineering and processing
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UW–Madison’s online engineering programs among the best in the nation

Education that works for you

Gain in-demand skills and advance your career in the rapidly growing plastics industry with a master’s in polymer engineering.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Engineering in Engineering

Commitment

2-4 years

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Format

Online

Credits

30 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall, spring and summer terms

Offered by

College of Engineering

Interdisciplinary Professional Programs

STEM opt eligible

Yes, restrictions apply

International eligibility

Yes, with restrictions.

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

Deadline: May 1, 2025

Fall 2025

Deadline: July 1, 2025

Spring 2026

Deadline: November 1, 2025

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Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng

25 years

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U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

Get hands-on with the Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng program. Through labs and coursework, you’ll master polymer processing and characterization techniques like injection molding and 3D printing, all informed by a strong foundation in engineering design and material behavior.

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Polymer processing and characterization
Engineering design
Injection molding
Additive manufacturing
Experimental mechanics

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