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    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

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    South Bend, USMEngIn-person9 months
    STEM-OPT
    $69,110.00
    Tuition
    over 9mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame is a 30-credit, 9-month, in-person MEng program based in South Bend, US. Tuition is $69,110 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Fast-track 9-month professional master's program with concentrations in structural engineering, construction engineering and management, and environmental engineering (water quality/treatment/recovery or hydraulics/fluid dynamics/modeling). Focuses on practice-oriented curriculum for careers in the built environment.

    Focus: coursework
    US News #47 (tie) Best Engineering Schools

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL iBT pre-February 2026 scoring system: 80 minimum overall score; Minimum of 23 on the Speaking section. TOEFL iBT updated scoring system: 4.5 average; No lower than 4.0 on each section. (University minimum; program does not specify higher)
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7.0 composite score (University minimum; program does not specify higher)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $86,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    $27,240.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame is $69,110 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame online or in-person?
    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame take to complete?
    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame is structured around 9 months and 30 credits.
    Is Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame?
    Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) at University of Notre Dame reports an acceptance rate of approximately 19%.