ENGINEERING GRADUATE STUDIES
Where Innovation Meets Impact
Flexibility and academic reputation are the top two reasons students choose Villanova Engineering to pursue their graduate studies. Select from one of 12 master’s programs, 15+ graduate certificates and a PhD program, and complete your degree full time, part time, on campus or online. Request more information or start your application today.
Achieve Your Goals
Whether you aim to dive into research, develop new skills or take your career to the next level, Villanova Engineering has a graduate program for you. Not ready to commit to a full plan? Take up to two courses before applying to a program.
Villanova Engineering offers a distinctive PhD program designed to prepare scholars, teachers and leaders for academia and industry in contemporary and emerging engineering fields.
Gain experience, sharpen your skills and increase your knowledge as a working professional with a graduate certificate. Courses you complete can also be applied toward a master’s degree if you are accepted into a related program.
- Biochemical Engineering
- Computer Architecture
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity with a Concentration in Cyber-Physical and Control Systems Security
- Dam Engineering
- Electric Power Systems
- Electro-Mechanical Systems
- High Frequency Systems
- Machinery Dynamics
- Mechanics/Materials
- Modeling and Simulation
- Nonlinear Dynamics and Control
- Thermofluid Systems
- Urban Water Resources Design
- Wireless and Digital Communications
Villanova’s Sustainable Enterprise Executive Education & Development program offers courses for business leaders and technical professionals who aim to become catalysts for sustainable change in their organizations. Gain practical strategies to optimize resources and design impactful sustainability and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) programs that drive innovation, boost productivity and expand opportunities for profitability.
Why Villanova?
DESIGNED TO FIT
YOUR LIFE
Our unique E-Learning program allows you to complete your degree 100% online, on campus or through a combination of the two—with no distinction on your diploma of which format you chose.
SMALL CLASSES,
BIG AMBITION
Working directly alongside our dedicated faculty members, our graduate students are inspired to ignite change through engineering—whether in the lab, in the workplace or in society.
BACKED BY THE
NOVA NATION
Villanova isn’t just a stop on your professional path. It’s the entire pathway—supporting you in your studies, in your career and beyond.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Find details on how and when to apply for each of Villanova Engineering’s graduate programs.
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
Determine the cost of your graduate studies, and develop a plan for investing in your future.
IMPORTANT DATES
AND DEADLINES
Stay on top of key dates in our academic year, including class start dates and registration.
RESOURCES FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
Access important forms, and explore the College of Engineering’s policies and procedures.
Upcoming Graduate Events
Join us at an upcoming graduate admissions event to learn more
about Villanova Engineering’s graduate programs.
Join Villanova Engineering’s Graduate Admissions team for a Virtual Information Session on the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) program. Learn about the program’s curriculum, the admissions process and the College of Engineering, with insights from Associate Professor Gang Feng, PhD. Bring your questions and discover how a Villanova MSME degree can support your academic and professional goals.
Next session: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, noon-12:45 p.m. ET
Join Villanova Engineering’s Graduate Admissions team for a virtual information session about our admissions process. Learn strategies and insights to help you successfully navigate the graduate school application process, including what admissions committees are looking for, how to write a compelling statement of purpose, securing strong letters of recommendation, interview tips and more.
Next session: Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, noon-1 p.m. ET
The Graduate Admissions team invites you to explore the master’s degrees offered at Villanova University’s College of Engineering during our Virtual Open House.
Learn about how our Graduate Studies, Career Management, and Distance Learning teams play a crucial role in the lives of our students, and hear directly from current master’s students and faculty about their experiences, academic opportunities and life at Villanova.
Next session: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, 6-7:15 p.m. ET