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Engineering professional programs offer application-focused, graduate-level education taught by renowned faculty, with curricula guided by industry leaders.

Students benefit from the expertise of UW Engineering faculty, who are leaders in their fields, and from the diverse backgrounds of classmates. The degrees and certificates in engineering are developed in partnership with regional industry leaders to give you access to important contacts and expertise.

To learn more about research-driven master's degrees and Ph.D. programs, please explore options on our graduate admission page.

Engineering graduate programs and certificates

Master of Science in AI & Machine Learning for Engineering

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The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Engineering is a flexible master's degree designed for engineers to quickly acquire advanced AI and ML skills and apply these tools to engineering fields. In addition to gaining foundational AI and ML skills applicable to all engineers, students will advance their careers by completing complete domain-specific training to learn state-of-the-art AI and ML techniques specific to their field. The degree is obtained by completing the Graduate Certificate in AI & ML for Engineering, a second domain-specific certificate, and an applied engineering capstone project.

Contact: ai4eng-advising@uw.edu

Master of Science in Robotics

The M.S. in Robotics is designed for engineering graduates seeking advanced specialization, and traditional full-time students who benefit from a structured, research-informed curriculum. Whether accelerating your career or pivoting into robotics, the program provides training in modern robotics with a direct pathway into emerging sectors such as healthcare robotics, autonomous systems and intelligent manufacturing.

Contact: uwroboticsadvising@uw.edu

Master of Science in Technology Innovation (MSTI)

Offered in both full-time and hybrid formats, the 21-month MS in Technology Innovation program provides an accelerated pathway into tech careers through hands-on, project-based learning across engineering, business, and design. Students collaborate with industry experts from University partners and apply their skills through six-month, sponsored capstone projects. In-person learning takes place at the University's home on Microsoft’s Redmond campus, immersing students in a working technology environment alongside researchers, builders, and industry partners. Graduates commonly move into roles in product management, technical program management, software engineering, and user experience design.

Contact: msti@uw.edu

Master’s of Engineering in Multidisciplinary Engineering

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The Master’s of Engineering in Multidisciplinary Engineering is a unique program that lets students complete two certificates of their choice, with options in 15+ specialized engineering topics: aerospace and aeronautics, engineering leadership, materials and composites, controls and dynamic systems, battery engineering and more. Students finalize their degree with an industry-based capstone project, applying knowledge from their two certificates to solve a multidisciplinary problem.

Contact: engr-professional@uw.edu

Types of professional programs

Affiliated Certificates are affiliated with a department's existing professional master’s degrees. These certificates can be taken as standalone credentials, or students can apply their graduate credits toward an existing master’s degree in the department. To earn credit, a student must enroll as a Graduate Non-Matriculated Student and work with an adviser in the department to ensure credits apply.

Stackable Graduate Certificates are designed to build toward specific stacked master’s degrees. Credits earned through these may apply to other master’s programs, but students must work with an adviser to discuss applying credits toward a non-stacked master’s degree. These certificates can also be standalone credentials.

Professional Master’s Degrees exist in all departments within the College of Engineering and are designed to support the needs of working professionals. Each program has an established curriculum and may include elective courses. These master’s degrees generally do not require original research or a thesis to graduate.

Stacked Master’s Degrees are a new offering. These degrees are earned by completing two qualifying stackable certificates and an applied capstone project. They are designed so that students can earn meaningful credentials in focused areas of engineering as they progress toward their master’s degree. They also provide students marked stopping points if they need time off before continuing toward their master’s degree.