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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

Graduate education in a specific area of expertise

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Degree awarded

Master of Engineering in Engineering

Commitment

2-4 years

Tuition

$1,300 per credit

Format

Online

Primarily online

Credits

30 graduate-level credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall, spring and summer terms

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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Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a Bachelor of Science in engineering from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information
  • GRE is not required. Applicants who have taken the test are encouraged to submit their scores.

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Essay
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng

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#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

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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.

For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Polymer processing and characterization
  • Engineering design
  • Injection molding
  • Additive manufacturing
  • Experimental mechanics

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