How to apply

Deadlines for the 2025 cycle

Semester	Ph.D.	MS
Fall	December 31st, 2024	April 15th, 2025
Spring		October 1st, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

Ph.D. Deadline

Fall admission- the application deadline is December 1st.

Masters  (M.S.) Deadlines

Spring admission- the application deadline is October 1st 2024 for Spring 2025 enrollment.  

Fall admission- the application deadline is April 15 2025 for Fall 2025 enrollment. Please note though that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those applicants that submit close to the April 15 deadline, may not have sufficient time to obtain entrance visas (when applicable).

online application portal

Application Requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is my GPA competitive? The admission committee takes into account the GPA but many other factors as well. The GPA is not necessary a good predictor of success for graduate studies. We carefully evaluate applications by looking at prior research experience, resilience and hardship. The only requirement is for the GPA to be at least 3.0.
2. Should I contact a faculty member prior to my applying to the program? This is not compulsory but it is always better. It shows that you are proactive and already identified a potential host laboratory.
3. I already have a M.S. degree in engineering, can I be considered an advanced student and skip the M.S. portion? Yes, in this case you will be responsible for finding a laboratory to fund your research as a Research Assistant prior to applying to the program. You will have to apply to regular M.S. if you cannot find a supported RA position prior to application. See details here. 
4. Where can I find the specific application requirements? Please follow this link.
5. Do I need the GRE to apply? No, the GRE is no longer required.
6. I am a foreign student, what are the language requirements? IELTS: overall score of 6.5, with no subsection recommended to be below 6, or TOEFL iBT: overall score of 90 for doctoral applicants and 80 for Master applicants. You will not need an English proficiency test if you attended an English-speaking institution. See graduate bulletin here.
7. What is the financial support structure for Ph.D. students? Ph.D. students typically start as Teaching Assistant (TA) for the first two semesters and become Research Assistant (RA) at the end of the first academic year. Those positions come with a stipend from the graduate program (TA) and from the faculty mentor (RA). Ph.D. students also receive a full tuition and fees scholarships.
8. Transcripts for application: Please review important information about application requirements here!
9. Should I upload both a resume/CV and a statement of purpose? Yes, they both provide different types of information to the selection committee.
10. What should go in my statement of purpose? It is important to convey your motivation and commitment for graduate studies. Also include examples of difficulties or hardship and how you overcame them, whether in a research setting or not. Your statement provides the context to interpret the rest of your application.