Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor of science (BS) degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) or the equivalent.*
• A minimum undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 on the equivalent of the last 60 semester hours (approximately two years of work) or a master’s degree with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. Applicants from an international institution must have a strong academic performance comparable to a 3.00 for an undergraduate or master’s degree. All GPAs are based on a 4.00 scale. We use your institution’s grading scale; do not convert your grades to a 4.00 scale.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must provide scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable score on the TOEFL is 580 on the written version, 243 on the computer version, or 92 on the internet version.
• International applicants must have a degree comparable to an approved U.S. bachelor’s degree.
• GRE is not required. Applicants who have taken the test are encouraged to submit their scores.

*Equivalency to an ABET accredited program: Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program may also qualify for admission to the program. Such applicants must have a BS in science, technology, or a related field with sufficient coursework and professional experience to demonstrate proficiency in engineering practice OR at least 16 credits of math and science coursework.

Registration as a professional engineer by examination, if achieved, should be documented to support your application. All applicants are advised to determine whether this program meets requirements for licensure in the state where they live. See the National Society of Professional Engineers website for contact information for state licensing boards.

Exceptions to standard admission requirements are considered by the admissions committee on an individual basis.

Application Requirements

For our applicants, we require the following items:

• Your résumé/curriculum vitae
• A one-page essay that describes your reasons for wanting to pursue graduate studies
  • Please be sure to address your interest in this program; your academic and professional preparedness for this program; and any other information not presented elsewhere you want the admissions committee to know about
• Your unofficial academic transcripts
• The contact information of three recommenders
  • Request references from professional and/or academic connections best equipped to address your strengths. Include your direct supervisor if appropriate. References will be asked to rank your skills and submit a recommendation letter
• A $75 application fee (plus $6 fee for international applicants)

Tuition

$1,300 per credit payable at the beginning of each semester. Students are billed for courses in which they are enrolled each term. The University of Wisconsin does not offer payment plans.

Total tuition for this program is $39,000, which is based on 30 total credits. This total does not include travel and living expenses for summer residency programs, textbooks, course software, or additional credits beyond 30. Many students receive some financial support from their employers.

Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to receive some level of funding through the Federal Direct loan program. These loans are available to qualified graduate students who are taking at least four credits during the fall and spring semesters, and two credits during summer. Private loans are also available. Learn more about financial aid.