The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or MIT, is a top American university known for its science-based expertise. The School of Engineering is almost 150 years old and offers instruction to just under 45% percent of the school's graduate-student population. Graduate students may pursue a number of degree options, including aeronautics and astronautics, biological, chemical, and mechanical engineering. Students may have to adhere to various departmental standards, but overall, they must hold a bachelor's degree and submit letters of recommendation. Students are also expected to have adequate coursework in math and the physical sciences.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave., Room 3-103
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
617-253-2917
http://engineering.mit.edu/
Stanford University's engineering program was founded 85 years ago, and boasts President Hoover's brother, Theodore, as its first dean. Students today have a number of options, including aeronautics and astronautics, computer science, and materials science. The department also offers the Graduate Professional Advising program in order to promote diversity in the engineering community. Graduate students act as mentors to undergraduate students during their junior or senior years. Students will usually be paired with undergrads who are pursuing a discipline similar to their own. The school also offers an interdisciplinary option for students wishing to meld various disciplines or other programs. Students are advised to check with the department of interest for any special conditions.
Graduate Admissions
Office of the University Registrar
630 Serra Street, Suite 120
Stanford, CA 94305-6032
866-432-7472
soe.stanford.edu/
The University of California, Berkeley's College of Engineering was established in 1868 and offers its students opportunities to study bioengineering, civil & environmental, and electrical & computer sciences engineering, among other options. The engineering program's student services department also focuses on diversity, and in the graduate division, the Graduate Academic Diversity Program (GrAD) is meant to assist all students. Students seeking admission will not only need to follow the general guidelines, but should also check with the program of interest, as there may be additional standards. Also, the university offers various fellowships.
College of Engineering, Dean's Office
320 McLaughlin Hall # 1700
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-1700
510-642-5771
coe.berkeley.edu/