Graduate Admissions

The College of Engineering offers a variety of graduate programs throughout our 12 departments and two schools. 

At Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, graduate students join a vibrant research community where innovation meets real-world impact. Our comprehensive graduate programs span multiple disciplines, offering both professional master's degrees and research-focused master's and Ph.D. tracks, some with flexible online options available. Students collaborate with distinguished faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, engaging in interdisciplinary research that addresses society's most pressing challenges. Beyond technical excellence, we emphasize professional development, entrepreneurship support, and industry connections to prepare our graduates for leadership roles in academia, industry, and national laboratories. 

Graduate Community

University and college sponsored programs offer a well-rounded selection of professional development and leisure opportunities including the Graduate Life Center, the office of Careers and Professional Development, and the Cranwell International Center. Beyond campus, life in Blacksburg offers a reasonable cost of living, award-winning services, moderate climate and additional activities for work and play.

College of Engineering Community

Virginia Tech also offers a culturally diverse and vibrant community of students, faculty and administrators for connecting with, learning from, and exchanging thoughts and ideas. In order to promote a more united and inclusive engineering community, the College of Engineering offers several diversity programs geared specifically for engineering students, both, graduate and undergraduate.