Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng
Master of Engineering in Engineering
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
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
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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Results that work for you
Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng
25 years
of delivering interactive online education
#9
graduate ranking among U.S. public universities
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.
- Polymer processing and characterization
- Engineering design
- Injection molding
- Additive manufacturing
- Experimental mechanics
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