Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering MEng
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Is this program right for you?
The UW–Madison online Master of Engineering in Sustainable Systems Engineering prepares engineers to lead in clean energy. As a student, you’ll learn from esteemed faculty with experience in environmental science, sustainability and engineering. Tailor your coursework to your industry and career goals, applying knowledge to real-world problems for a greener, more sustainable future.
- The program is completely online yet interactive
- Attend courses virtually, alongside peers working for top employers around the world
- Learn the structural history of our current energy systems while gaining the visionary skills to push forward clean energy principles
- U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UW–Madison’s online engineering programs among the best in the nation
Education that works for you
Turn your passion for healthy environments, economies, and societies into a career that drives positive change with the online Sustainable Systems Engineering master’s program from UW–Madison.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Engineering in Engineering
Commitment
3 years
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall and spring terms
STEM opt eligible
Yes, restrictions apply
International eligibility
Yes, with restrictions.
Application deadlines
Fall 2025
- Deadline: July 1, 2025
Spring 2026
- Deadline: November 1, 2025
Fall 2026
- Deadline: July 1, 2026
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Results that work for you
Engineering: Sustainable Systems 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
Find real-world solutions to sustainability challenges with the Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering MEng program. Through project-based learning, you’ll design and analyze sustainable solutions for energy systems while gaining expertise in renewable resources and eco-friendly design principles.
- Renewable energy systems
- Environmental sustainability
- Sustainable design
- Energy resources
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