Set yourself apart with a Top 10 online graduate engineering program
Get the skills, training and experience you need to make a greater impact as an engineer and a leader — while you work — with a fully online graduate certificate or master’s degree from top-ranked UW–Madison.
- With an array of engineering disciplines to choose from, you can apply your learning to your work immediately, get ahead in your career and increase your earning potential
- Gain access to groundbreaking research, cutting-edge facilities and a global alumni network spanning every industry and specialty
UW–Madison’s online engineering program allowed me to work full-time while gaining the additional academic skills necessary to advance in my field. I was promoted to the next level of engineer the spring before my graduation and I don’t think that would have happened without this program.
Helen Lewis-Rzeszutek
Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Designed for working professionals, UW–Madison’s flexible online master’s programs and graduate-level certificates offer interactive learning experiences designed to build technical depth and connect you with classmates and instructors. An optional one-day summer residency program provides you with a unique opportunity to meet classmates, faculty and staff in person and explore the UW–Madison campus, so you can start building connections and networking.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked in the Top Ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs and among the Best Engineering Grad Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
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Capstone certificate
Applied Engineering Management Capstone
The Applied Engineering Management Capstone Certificate program equips you to excel in leading and managing engineering projects. Pair core coursework with your choice of an elective course to tailor your certificate to your professional goals.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 05/01/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Modality
Online
Master’s degree
Biomedical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
Combine the fundamentals of the biomedical sciences with advanced engineering methods. Focus your degree and choose from a variety of specializations including biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical imaging, neuroengineering and more.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Break into a biomedical career at the interface of engineering and business. Offered in cooperation with the School of Business, this program will advance your skills in design, prototyping, and manufacturing as well as general business fundamentals, entrepreneurship and project management.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
The Civil & Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering MEng program equips you to tackle critical environmental challenges. Gain expertise in water treatment processes, energy principles and wastewater management, along with the fundamentals of hydraulics, to design sustainable solutions for a cleaner future.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 03/15/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
Master’s degree
Civil & Environmental Engineering: Professional MS
Benefit from a comprehensive curriculum and choose a specialization to deepen your expertise and address the world’s pressing infrastructure needs. Specializations include construction engineering and management; environmental science and engineering; geological/geotechnical engineering; structural engineering; transportation engineering; and water resources engineering.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Design + Innovation MS
Become an innovative leader with the Design + Innovation MS program. Through a blend of theory, hands-on projects, and courses, you’ll master advanced design thinking methodologies to bring innovative ideas to life.
Fall 2025
Deadline: 02/01/25
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
In the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Machine Learning & Signal Processing MS program, you’ll delve into topics that help you tackle real-world problems in information processing and apply data-driven innovation to cutting-edge technology.
Fall 2026
Deadline: 12/15/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Electrical & Computer Engineering: Professional MS
Elevate your career and gain practical skills in diverse areas of electrical and computer engineering. Specialize in one of nine areas including semiconductors, networking and security, computer architecture, power electronics and more.
Fall 2026
Deadline: 12/15/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS
Advance your understanding of energy systems and automation technologies with the Electrical & Computer Engineering: Power Engineering MS program. Through a mix of theory and practice, you’ll improve your ability and skill-set to solve pressing engineering problems.
Fall 2025
Deadline: 07/01/25
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
Master’s degree
Engineering: Engineering Data Analytics MEng
Translate data into action with the Engineering: Engineering Data Analytics MEng program. You’ll learn to manage and analyze data using industry-standard tools while developing the technical and project management skills to make data-driven decisions that optimize engineering projects.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 05/01/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
Master’s degree
Engineering Management MS
Lead with technical expertise through the Engineering Management MS program. You’ll develop expertise in project management, hone your negotiation skills, and gain a strong foundation in engineering law and ethics to become a well-rounded engineering leader.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 05/01/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
Master’s degree
Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS
Advance your career in aerospace engineering with the Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS program. Through coursework and projects, you’ll gain expertise to push innovation in the aerospace industry.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Engineering: Polymer Engineering MEng
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.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 05/01/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
30 graduate-level credits
Modality
Online
Master’s degree
Engineering: Sustainable Systems Engineering MEng
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.
Fall 2025
Deadline: 07/01/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
Apply engineering to improve healthcare with the Industrial Engineering: Human Factors & Health Systems Engineering MS program. You’ll develop skills in health system analysis and human factors design to make a lasting impact on health care.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Industrial Engineering: Systems Engineering & Analytics MS
Be prepared to meet the strong market demand for engineers who have mastered analytical tools and can transform data into insights. You’ll gain expertise in optimization models and methods, applied industrial analytics, simulation modeling, and analysis.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering MS
Push the boundaries of materials science with the Materials Science & Engineering: Materials Engineering program. Delve into cutting-edge topics like nanomaterials, artificial intelligence and semiconductor design to engineer the future.
Summer 2026
Deadline: 12/15/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Mechanical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
Fast-track your mechanical engineering career. Through this intensive program you’ll learn about core areas such as: Biomechanics, computation and data-driven engineering, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, and robotics, controls and sensing.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master the art of virtual engineering with the Mechanical Engineering: Modeling & Simulation in Mechanical Engineering MS program. You’ll be equipped with advanced computational tools for simulating robot motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and other areas of interest to mechanical engineers.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Engineering MS
Learn to optimize manufacturing systems with the Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Manufacturing Engineering MS program. You’ll gain skills in supply chain management and data analysis to optimize manufacturing processes.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 05/01/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
Capstone certificate
Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone
Dive into the science and engineering behind polymer products with the Polymer Processing & Manufacturing Capstone program. Through lectures, labs and a potential capstone project, you’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced techniques like injection molding, 3D printing and simulation tools to optimize polymer processing.
Spring 2025
Deadline: 01/15/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Modality
Online
Capstone certificate
Power Conversion & Control Capstone
Gethands-on and refine your skills in designing and controlling electric systems with the Power Conversion & Control Capstone program. Through a blend of coursework and labs, you’ll analyze and optimize power electronics circuits and automatic controls for efficient electric drive systems.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 05/01/25
Tuition
$1,600 per credit
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Modality
Online
Capstone certificate
Powertrain Electrification Capstone
Immerse yourself in the future of transportation with the Powertrain Electrification Capstone program. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures and hands-on projects where you’ll gain expertise in designing, modeling and controlling electric vehicle powertrains and battery systems.
Spring 2025
Deadline: 01/15/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Modality
Online