Question 1

Is there a scholarship available and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Yes! When you apply by the May 15 priority deadline, you can access a $4,000 scholarship toward your final term and save an additional $75 with the application fee waiver. The scholarship is applied to the final term of the degree, and accepted applicants will receive more details during the admission process.

Question 2

Can I try a course before enrolling for credit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Learners can preview the program through Dartmouth open courses and sample content before committing to the full degree. This allows prospective students to explore the teaching style, academic level, and subject matter in advance. Check out our Practical Machine Learning Specialization, which covers some of the content from the early weeks of the Machine Learning course in the degree.

Question 3

What will appear on my degree diploma, and is it the same as the on-campus program?

Accepted Answer

Graduates earn the Master of Engineering awarded by Dartmouth’s Thayer School of Engineering. Online students receive the same diploma as students who complete the program on campus.

Question 4

Is Dartmouth Engineering accredited?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dartmouth and the Thayer School of Engineering are institutionally accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), a United States regional accreditor founded in 1885.

Question 5

What career outcomes can this degree support?

Accepted Answer

This degree is designed for engineers and STEM professionals who want to advance into higher-level roles in computer engineering, intelligent systems, machine learning, embedded systems, and technical leadership.

Question 6

How long does the program take, and how many courses can I take at one time?

Accepted Answer

The program is designed to take about 15 to 27 months to complete. It includes 9 courses total, and students can take up to two courses at the same time. Each course typically requires about 15 to 17 hours of study per week, so taking two courses is considered a full-time load.

Question 7

Is the program fully online, and can I switch between online and on-campus study?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The program is delivered 100% online with live sessions, lecture videos, projects, and interaction with instructors and peers. Students may petition to switch between online and on-campus study on a case-by-case basis, but they may not switch more than once.
Online students will be invited to attend Investiture and Commencement ceremonies on the Dartmouth campus, pending completion of all degree requirements.

Question 8

What faculty access, office hours, career support, and student resources are available online?

Accepted Answer

Online students learn from the same Dartmouth Engineering faculty as on-campus students. They can book one-to-one instructor appointments during office hours, access dedicated engineering career services and Dartmouth’s Center for Professional Development, and use many university resources in online formats. Students are also welcome to visit campus when possible.

Question 9

What does the program cost, and how do application fees, financial aid, and per-course payments work?

Accepted Answer

The listed total tuition is $44,982 USD, and students pay $4,998 per course as they enroll rather than paying the full degree cost upfront. Payment for each course is due before the first day of class. The standard application fee is $75, though it is waived if you apply by the priority deadline. Financial aid is not available during the non-degree Performance Pathway phase, but eligible U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for federal loans after transitioning into the full degree program.

Question 10

What are the admissions requirements, and what English-language or international eligibility rules apply?

Accepted Answer

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related STEM field such as computer science or physics. Relevant professional engineering experience may also be considered, and no work experience is required. English-language test scores are required for many non-U.S. citizens unless they qualify for a listed exemption. International students living abroad can complete the program online from their home country, but students currently in the U.S. who require visa sponsorship are not eligible to take this online program.

Question 11

How does the Performance Pathway work?

Accepted Answer

No separate application is required for the Performance Pathway - simply apply through the main online MEng in Computer Engineering application.. During admissions review, eligible applicants may be placed into this track, where they begin as non-degree students in the Machine Learning course, study alongside degree students, complete the same assignments and group work, and receive academic support. Once pathway requirements are met, the earned credit can apply toward the full MEng degree.