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Master of Design Engineering
- Cambridge, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A three-year BEng taking products from concept to manufacture, Accredited by the IED.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Design Engineering can develop the ability to apply mathematical and scientific concepts
- Evaluate engineering constraints
- Develop and test solutions and document technical reasoning. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Design engineering
- Automation industries such as robotics and mechatronics
- Routes to Chartered Engineer status after further study
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time honours degree accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (four with placement). First-year modules: practical application of mathematics for engineers
- Physical computing and programming
- Design and engineering principles and processes
- Design and manufacturing tools
- Design and engineering in context
- And computer-aided engineering and optimisation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent (three- or four-year degree for international applicants)
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation and statement of purpose
- GRE
- Writing sample and personal statement depend on the programme
- TOEFL iBT 5 (Speaking 4.5) or IELTS 7 (Speaking 6.5) unless the undergraduate degree was taught in English.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent (for international applicants a three- or four-year degree from an institution of recognised standing).
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT minimum 5.0 overall and per section (preferred 5.5 overall
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements and the deadline
- Which varies by programme. Apply online in the GSAS Applicant Portal opens in September
- Fall admission only and pay the 105 USD fee by credit card
- Waivers are available. Upload transcripts
- Three recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose
- Proof of English proficiency
- a writing sample or GRE where the programme asks. Visa documents are not needed at application
- Admitted international students receive visa information later.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $66,124 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Harvard Graduate School of Design and Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| Department | Department of Design Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Applicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $66,124 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT minimum 5.0 overall and per section (preferred 5.5 overall.