Why Choose UConn 

Your next step in your engineering career starts here. UConn’s Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) offers a flexible and accessible path to drive your career and expertise from a top-ranked institution, no matter where you are or where you go.

Elevate Your Career with UConn’s Master of Engineering

The next step in your engineering career starts here. UConn’s Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) offers a flexible and accessible path to drive your career and expertise from a top-ranked institution, no matter where you are or where you go.  

Designed for Working Professionals

Our program offers both synchronous and asynchronous courses, making it easy to attend on your schedule. Synchronous sessions are held during late-afternoon and evening hours, structured to fit around work, allowing students to pursue a M.Eng. degree part-time. You can earn your degree on your schedule. 

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Industry-Relevant Curriculum

With 14 concentrations available – from Advanced Systems to Biomedical Engineering – UConn’s M.Eng. program allows you to specialize in areas that align with your current and future roles. Driven by exceptional faculty, UConn M.Eng. professors are not only active and experienced practitioners and researchers but also approachable and dedicated instructors. Their expertise and real-world experience drive a comprehensive understanding of the roles of professional engineers. 

Growth and Momentum

The College of Engineering is excited to share with you their quarterly Growth & Momentum publication, a curated showcase of some of the most critical research conducted by our faculty. They have witnessed the tremendous impact and potential of our 150+ research and teaching faculty. In fact, 52 of the College of Engineering faculty were identified as the top 2% of world scientists in their field. It brings the College of Engineering great pleasure to recognize them as assets to our entire nation.

This publication reflects the College of Engineering commitment to advancing engineering knowledge and solving complex challenges through collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches at the University of Connecticut. Inside each publication, you’ll find groundbreaking work in areas such as materials science, renewable energy, biomedical engineering, aerospace engineering, as well as profiles of emerging research leaders at UConn Engineering, like UConn President Radenka Maric and founder of regenerative engineering Cato Laurencin.

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National Recognition

UConn’s Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program ranked #36 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, up 26 spots in just four years. The program is also ranked as the #1 choice for veterans in New England! 

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Why UConn Stands Out

As one of New England’s top-tier R1 Research public universities, UConn provides an excellent platform for its nationally recognized and top-ranked College of Engineering. With the flexible, online format of the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program, working professionals can advance in the ever-evolving world of engineering. From Chemical Engineering to Data Science the UConn Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) has a concentration path that fits your needs. 

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