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    Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering

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    College Park, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $56,400.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    63%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    11
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in College Park, US. Tuition is $56,400 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Requires 24 credits of approved courses and 6 credits of thesis research. Covers fire dynamics, fire modeling, suppression, risk assessment, and performance-based design.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 23, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min Submission of GRE test scores is required, with the exception of applicants who hold a B.S. degree from the University of Maryland College Park. In most cases, the application process requires scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). No minimum score specified.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Applicants from non-English speaking countries must satisfy the requirements of the University of Maryland's office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), which generally involves submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
    IELTS
    required
    Min Applicants from non-English speaking countries must satisfy the requirements of the University of Maryland's office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), which generally involves submitting scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $17,724.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park is $56,400 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park take to complete?
    Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0/4.0
    Is Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Science in Fire Protection Engineering at University of Maryland-College Park is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.