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At the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering, our graduate programs prepare you to tackle the world’s most complex challenges with advanced expertise, hands-on research, and professional support.

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Programs & Degrees
With our six departments and various degree programs and certificates offered at the graduate level, we aim to provide a world-class education offered both on-campus and online.
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Online Programs
Our online programs allow students to advance skill sets contributing to solutions which address modern dilemmas including energy generation, workplace safety, and improving civil infrastructure.
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Learn about our graduate admissions process, application requirements, and deadlines. Whether you’re ready to apply or just exploring your options, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Graduate Programs That Deliver

Top-ranked programs, expert faculty, and innovative pathways equip our graduate students to advance their careers and make an impact in engineering.

Over 40 graduate programs

Over 40 graduate programs The Swanson School of Engineering offers over 40 graduate programs (including degrees and certificates) across its six departments.

#24 among public universities and #43 overall

#24 among public universities and #43 overall The Swanson School is ranked #24 among public universities and #43 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 engineering graduate program rankings.

Engineering Accelerated Graduate Program

Engineering Accelerated Graduate Program The Engineering Accelerated Graduate (EAGr) program allows students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years, saving time and cost, and is offered across all six departments.

100+ faculty members

100+ faculty members The school has approximately 120 faculty members and serves about 3,200 undergraduate + graduate students across those six departments.

Biomedical & Industrial Engineering Top Rankings

Biomedical & Industrial Engineering Top Rankings Biomedical Engineering is ranked #28 overall and #11 among public universities, while Industrial Engineering is ranked #24 overall and #17 among publics.

6 departments

6 departments Bioengineering; Chemical & Petroleum Engineering; Civil & Environmental Engineering; Electrical & Computer Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science.
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Funding & Scholarship Opportunities

At Pitt, we’re dedicated to supporting your academic journey—both through world-class education and access to financial resources that help make it achievable. While admission to a graduate program does not automatically include funding, the Swanson School of Engineering offers a range of opportunities to explore.

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