Graduate Students
Master of Engineering (M.E.), a Master of Engineering Science (MES), a Master of Science (M.S.), a Master of Engineering Management (M.E. MGMT), a Doctor of Engineering (D.E.) or a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D).
FAQ
- What is the application process?
You can apply at applytexas.org
All prospective graduate students should submit all admissions materials at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to begin studies. Upon receipt of all university-required documents, the Admissions Office will forward your file to your desired academic department for an admission decision.
International students have additional deadlines that can be found here (/admissions/how-to-apply/international/index.html)
NOTE: Incomplete applications will not be reviewed
- What are the differences between the degrees?
The Master of Engineering degree (M.E.) is a non-thesis master degree comprised of 30 semester-course hours to complete with a comprehensive exam as the final requirement. The ME degree takes approximately 18 months to complete.
The Master of Engineering Science degree (MES) is a thesis master degree with directed research comprised of 24 semester-course hours and 6 research-course hours with a thesis and thesis defense as the final requirement. The MES degree takes approximately 18 to 24 months to complete.
The Doctor of Engineering degree (D.E.) represents the highest academic achievement in engineering. In this program, you will focus on applied research with 30 semester hours of D.E. dissertation courses and a satisfactory defenses of D.E. dissertation.
The PhD degree is a dissertation doctoral degree with directed research comprised of 36 semester-course hours, 4 seminar-course hours, and 30 research/dissertation-course hours with a dissertation and defenses as the final requirement. The PhD takes approximately 3.5 to 5 years to complete.
- Computer Requirements
Computer Recommendations for College of Engineering students are:
- Laptop computer: 15-inch screen
- At least 12 GB RAM and 1+ TB Storage (at least 512 K SSD hard-drive and 512K external storage)
- AmD 5000 or Intel 11th+ Gen processor. 13th generation Intel Core i5, i7 processor or AMD Ryzen 5 (faster processing speeds are recommended)
- Video card supporting OpenGL 2+ standard. Dedicated GPU with at least 4GB
- Monitor capable of supporting 1980 x 1080 resolution or higher
- Windows 11 Operating System
- Flash Memory: 1 GB USB flash drive
- Transportation
There are many ways for Â鶹ÊÓƵ students to get around campus and the city of Beaumont. Find more information on our Â鶹ÊÓƵ Shuttle service and Public Bus.
- International Student Employment
There are many ways for International students to have employment either on campus, or related to your study or academic program. For more information, visit the International Student Employement page.
Admission Requirements
Admission standards are designed to ensure that you are a qualified professional serving in a leadership role in your engineering discipline. The primary requirements are as follows:
- B.S. in Engineering (Transcripts required)
- Competitive Graduate Record Examination (for specific department policy, please click the buttons below)
- If English is a second language, minimum TOEFL or IELTS scores as required by current University policy
Degree Requirements
- All College of Graduate Studies
- A minimum of 30 core and elective hours, as set by the department
- Satisfactory completion of a final examination
Master of Engineering Science
The Master of Engineering Science is a thesis option program that prepares you to independently solve problems and develop innovative solutions in your selected engineering disciplines.
Before completing 15 hours of graduate work, you will select a department academic advisor and form a graduate committee. This committee will determine credit granted toward the your graduate degree.
Discover the admissions and degree requirements for each concentration.
Customize your degree with one of these concentrations:
Master of Science
Doctor of Engineering or Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Engineering degree represents the highest academic achievement in engineering. In this program, you will focus on applied research as you prepare to work on the cutting edge of the engineering profession.
Discover admissions and degree requirements for each concentration.
Choose a Doctor of Philosophy
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering.
Or one of the following concentrations for your Doctor of Engineering degree:
Civil/Environmental Engineering