Prospective Graduate Students
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Explore your research interests and expand your career opportunities at the New Mexico State University College of Engineering. Our six engineering departments offer the following advanced degrees:
Download our engineering graduate student brochure.
Professional Master Programs
NMSU’s College of Engineering is proud to offer a new Professional Master of Engineering degree – a 30 hour, non-thesis degree specifically designed to accommodate working professionals in a variety of engineering and technical fields. Many courses are offered online or in the evening. Choose from the following programs:
New Mexico State University’s “Points of Pride”
U.S. News & World Report – A top-tier university
National Science Foundation – No. 1 in science & engineering funding
Brookings Institution – No. 2 nationally for research impact
Carnegie Foundation – R1: Doctoral University — Higher Research Activity
About the College of Engineering
College of Engineering faculty members are national and international leaders conducting cutting-edge, highly technical research. As a graduate student, you will work in a collaborative environment that opens doors to rewarding research and new career opportunities.
Among our research strengths are:
Energy, Environment, and Water
Data & Information Science (Communications, Machine Learning, Sensors, Signal Processing)
Infrastructure and Structures
Additional research areas include sustainability and infrastructure, biomedical systems and devices, defense and homeland security, and advanced manufacturing and materials.
More than Academics
We are a comprehensive research land-grant university excelling in teaching, research, and public service. NMSU reflects the region’s vibrant communities — an exciting place to tackle challenges, find answers, and prepare for the future.
NMSU is culturally diverse with an active student body and welcoming faculty and administrators. The environment fosters relationships, interaction, and connection. Our campus serves students from 49 states and 89 countries.
Located in Southern New Mexico at the base of the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument, the sun shines nearly every day. Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, camping, and boating are abundant — and ski slopes are just a short drive away.
Prospective International Students
FAQ
Each department sets its own admissions criteria. In general, the minimum scores include:
For international students, most departments also require TOEFL > 79, IELTS > 6.5.
A limited number of teaching assistantships are awarded to exceptionally well‑qualified doctoral students. Please contact the department head for more information.
Research assistantships may be awarded by faculty members with externally funded research programs. These faculty often list open RA positions on their individual research webpages.