Build Your Expertise With a Master’s in Engineering

Deadline: Jan. 5, 2026

Start Your Master’s Degree Application for
University of Florida College of Engineering

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida offers a supportive, research-focused environment for Master’s students ready to advance their engineering education.

Here’s how to apply:

  1. Choose your program. Explore UF’s Master’s offerings, including online options via EDGE, to find the best fit for your goals.
  2. Submit your online application. Complete the UF Office of Admissions application and pay the $30 fee (fee waivers may be available by department).
    • Priority deadline for fall admission: Jan. 5
    • Spring admission deadlines: Vary by department — check with your department for details.
  3. Gather your materials. You’ll need:
    • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions (unofficial copies accepted until official transcripts arrive)
    • Bachelor’s degree earned before enrollment (four-year degree required for international students)
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Three Letters of Recommendation
    • Resume or CV including post-high school education and employment
    • Proof of English proficiency for international applicants (TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5, UF code 5812)

U.S. applicants can request a fee waiver through UF’s online form, while international applicants should contact their department directly for guidance.

Why UF Engineering Is Your
No. 1 Master’s Degree Choice

At UF Engineering, earning your Master’s degree means more than completing classes. It’s an opportunity to tackle real-world engineering challenges and advance your career. You’ll work closely with experienced faculty, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies, and collaborate across disciplines. Our supportive environment ensures your Master’s in Engineering prepares you to innovate, lead, and make a lasting impact.

Where Innovation Meets Impact

The University of Florida is a distinguished member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) — an exclusive group representing under 2% of U.S. universities, recognized since 1900 for advancing economic growth, national security, and global progress.

Learn From Leading Experts in the Field

At UF Engineering, your professors are more than educators, they’re innovators and advisors shaping the future of industry and government. Many work directly with organizations such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and major private companies. As a Gator Engineer, you’ll collaborate with these accomplished professionals in a hands-on, mentorship-driven environment that turns research into real-world impact.

A Supportive Community Driving Your Success

Join a close community of driven engineers where collaboration and connection fuel learning. You’ll be part of a talented cohort that pushes you to grow, think creatively, and achieve your goals in an environment built for both challenge and support.

HiPerGator

Innovative Tools and Lasting Advancement

At UF Engineering, you’ll tap into world-class resources like HiPerGator — one of the fastest academic supercomputers — along with advanced AI technologies and personalized research opportunities. Even after you earn your degree, the Engineering for Life pathway supports your continued learning, career growth, and connection to a global community of innovators.

Programs and Specializations for
a Master’s in Engineering

Explore the master’s programs offered through the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, each designed with unique specializations that let you focus your studies, build advanced technical skills, and apply your knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.


  • Biomaterials & Regenerative Medicine
  • Biomechanics & Bionics
  • Biomedical Imaging & Applications
  • Modeling & Biomedical Data Science
  • Molecular & Cellular Engineering
  • Neural Engineering

  • Advanced Materials & Nanotechnology
  • Biomolecular & Cellular Engineering (incl. Synthetic Biology & Gene Editing)
  • Catalysis & Reaction Engineering
  • Energy & Sustainability
  • Transport, Thermodynamics & Electrochemical Engineering

  • Coastal & Oceanographic Engineering
  • Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics
  • Geosystems Engineering
  • Materials & Pavements
  • New Infrastructure Planning and Management
  • Structural Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering

  •   Coastal & Oceanographic Engineering
  • Coastal Ecosystem Dynamics
  • Geosystems Engineering
  • Materials & Pavements
  • New Infrastructure Planning and Management
  • Structural Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction Engineering
  • Transportation Engineering

  • Computer Science (CSE)
  • Computer Engineering (CEN)

  • AI, Machine Learning & Data-Driven Systems
  • Computer Engineering
  • Cyber-Physical Systems & Internet of Things
  • Electromagnetics, Photonics & Quantum Systems
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems
  • Nanoelectronics, Devices & Materials
  • Power Electronics & Energy Systems
  • Security, Hardware Assurance & Resilient Systems
  • Signal Processing, Communications & Controls

  • Artificial Intelligence Systems
  • Applied Data Science
  • Engineering Education

  • Air Resources
  • Ecological Systems
  • Sustainable Systems
  • Environmental Nanotechnology
  • Water Systems
  • Human and Environmental Health

  • Biomaterials
  • Ceramics
  • Composites
  • Computational Materials Science
  • Electronic Materials
  • Metals
  • Nanomaterials
  • Polymers
  • Materials for Sustainable Energy

  • Autonomous Systems & Robotics
  • Energy & Thermal Sciences
  • Mechanics & Materials
  • Space Systems
  • Systems Design & Optimization

  • Radiochemistry
  • Nuclear Security
  • Radiation Detection
  • Nuclear Safeguard

Career Outcomes & Opportunities for
Master’s in Engineering Graduates

Academic and Research

Graduates are well-prepared to contribute to university research teams, pursue doctoral study, or work in interdisciplinary research centers tackling emerging challenges in areas like AI, robotics, and sustainable systems.

Industry and Innovation

With access to UF’s strong corporate partnerships and cutting-edge technology, graduates may find opportunities with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and R&D organizations — leading product development, systems design, or advanced engineering projects.

Government and National Labs

UF-trained engineers bring their expertise to agencies such as NASA, the Department of Defense, and national research labs, applying their skills to projects that advance national security, infrastructure, and technology innovation.

Are YOU the Ideal Candidate for
UF’s Engineering Master’s Program?

TThe ideal candidate for the University of Florida’s Master’s in Engineering program is someone who’s ready to advance both technically and professionally in a collaborative, research-driven environment.

We seek applicants who are:

  • Academically prepared: Holding a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Curious and career-driven: Eager to apply advanced engineering knowledge to solve real-world challenges in industry, research, or innovation.
  • Collaborative and motivated: Excited to work alongside peers and faculty mentors on projects that make a measurable impact in society.

It all comes down to this: If you’re committed to discovery, hands-on learning, and career growth, UF Engineering is your launchpad.

Greg Kiker

Department Chair
Department of Agriculture & Biological Engineering

Cherie Stabler

Professor, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Chair and Department Chair
J. Clayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering

Richard Dickinson

Interim Chair & Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering

Patrick Traynor

John and Mary Lou Dasburg Preeminent Chair in Engineering and Professor, Interim Department Chair.
Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering

Mark Tehranipoor

Sachio Semmoto Endowed Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer
Intel Charles E. Young Endowed Chair Professor

Interim Chair
Engineering School or Sustainable Infrastructure & Environment 

Idalis Villanueva Alarcón

Chair and Associate Professor
Department of Engineering Education

Iris Rivero

Paul and Heidi Brown Preeminent Chair and Department Chair
Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering

Michael Tonks

Interim Chair
Materials Science and Engineering

Interim Chair
Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

Apply Today

Ready to advance your engineering career?

Contact us today to apply and learn more about our Master’s in Engineering programs, hands-on projects, and the opportunities that will help you innovate and make an impact in the field of engineering.