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Application Requirements by Program
Penn Engineering Online master’s applications are open year-round. Select your program below to see requirements and get started.
SPRING 2027 KEY DATES
Application Opens
May 22, 2026
Scholarship Deadline
August 3, 2026
Final Application Deadline
October 15, 2026
Decision Notification
Rolling until November 13, 2026
Classes Start
January 2027
The MAS-CS Online degree (formerly MCIT Online) is for individuals without a background in computer science. The MAS-CS Online program is the latest evolution of Penn Engineering’s longstanding MCIT Online degree program, designed for students who want to build a foundational computer science skill set, with options to choose a specialized concentration. You will need:
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Employment history and resume
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Contact information for 2 recommenders
- Personal statement
- $95 application fee
- English Proficiency Exam (only needed for non-native speakers)
- Optional: GRE or GMAT scores
You do not need to have all of your materials to begin your application. Get started with basic information!
The MSE-DS Online program is for individuals with some computer science background and passion for data engineering. You will need:
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Employment history and resume
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Contact information for 2 recommenders
- Personal statement
- $95 application fee
- English Proficiency Exam (only needed for non-native speakers)
- Optional: GRE or GMAT scores
You do not need to have all of your materials to begin your application. Get started with basic information!
The MSE-AI Online program is for individuals with an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information science, or a related field. You will need:
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Employment history and resume
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Contact information for 2 recommenders
- Personal statement
- $95 application fee
- English Proficiency Exam (only needed for non-native speakers)
- Optional: GRE or GMAT scores
You do not need to have all of your materials to begin your application. Get started with basic information!
The MSE-SSC Online program is for individuals with an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information science, or a related field. You will need:
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Employment history and resume
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Contact information for 2 recommenders
- Personal statement
- $95 application fee
- English Proficiency Exam (only needed for non-native speakers)
- Optional: GRE or GMAT scores
Start Your MSC-SSC Application
You do not need to have all of your materials to begin your application. Get started with basic information!
The MSE-TI Online program is for individuals with an undergraduate degree in computer science, computer engineering, information science, or a related field (full requirements vary depending on the applicant’s chosen concentration). Applicants must choose their preferred area of concentration in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or Software System & Cybersecurity as part of the application. You will need:
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Employment history and resume
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Contact information for 2 recommenders
- Personal statement
- $95 application fee
- English Proficiency Exam (only needed for non-native speakers)
- Optional: GRE or GMAT scores
You do not need to have all of your materials to begin your application. Get started with basic information!
Penn Engineering students that meet the eligibility criteria will graduate from their Penn Engineering graduate program and matriculate as a MSE-DS Online student, transferring four (4) course units of electives from their graduate degree program and taking six (6) additional MSE-DS Online course units resulting in two graduate degrees from Penn Engineering for a total of sixteen (16) course units.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Personal statement
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Double-Counting Penn Engineering Courses
- No Application Fee
Start Your MSE-DS Dual Degree Application
You do not need to have all of your materials to begin your application. Get started by entering basic information!
MCIT & MAS-CS Online alumni that meet the eligibility criteria will graduate from their Penn Engineering graduate program and matriculate as a MSE-AI Online student, transferring four (4) course units of electives from their graduate degree program and taking six (6) additional MSE-AI Online course units resulting in two graduate degrees from Penn Engineering for a total of sixteen (16) course units.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Personal statement
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Double-Counting Penn Engineering Courses
- No Application Fee
Start Your MSE-AI Dual Degree Application
You do not need to have all of your materials to begin your application. Get started by entering basic information!
MCIT & MAS-CS Online alumni that meet the eligibility criteria will graduate from their Penn Engineering graduate program and matriculate as a MSE-SSC Online student, transferring four (4) course units of electives from their graduate degree program and taking six (6) additional MSE-SSC Online course units resulting in two graduate degrees from Penn Engineering for a total of sixteen (16) course units.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Personal statement
- Unofficial college transcripts
- Double-Counting Penn Engineering Courses
- No Application Fee
Start Your MSE-SSC Dual Degree Application
You do not need to have all of your materials to begin your application. Get started by entering basic information!
Penn Engineering alumni are eligible to apply for Online Graduate Certificates. Current students may start the application for an Online Graduate Certificate during their last semester as a degree student and must graduate from their degree program before becoming an Online Graduate Certificate student.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Personal statement
- Unofficial Penn Engineering Courses
- No Application Fee
Start Your Certificate Application
Start your application to a Penn Engineering Online certificate program.
Penn Engineering graduates are eligible to rejoin the Penn community by enrolling in stand-alone courses for credit. Join our world-renowned faculty to stay up to date on new developments in computer science and engineering, and build on your Penn credentials.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
- Choose Your Course
- Unofficial Penn Engineering Courses
- No Application Fee
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Discover the world of engineering with flexible, on-demand learning. Our noncredit courses and credentials, taught by Penn Engineering faculty, offer an accessible, open enrollment, self-paced experience for everyone.
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Application Tips
Follow these best practices to ensure your application is complete.
- Ask for recommendations from three individuals, to ensure you get the minimum of two recommendations.
- Answer all questions from the personal statement prompts and illustrate your passion for your desired field. The personal statement acts as your interview.
- GRE or GMAT scores are not required, but submitting your score is a way to prove your quantitative ability if needed.
How We Evaluate Candidates
Applications are evaluated holistically as a complete portfolio. Every item in the application is important and should be completed thoroughly.
In general, we look for students who we expect will succeed in, benefit from, and contribute to Penn Engineering Online. We want to see who you are as a person and why you want to be here.