Graduate and Professional

Engineering graduate students at Virginia Tech are thinkers, makers, and leaders.

From first day to final defense, our students shape the future through research, innovation, and collaboration. Here, you'll join a community that values excellence, impact, and purpose.

Two graduate students working on electronics in a lab.

Graduate students in the College of Engineering choose from 18 areas of study, including research-intensive Ph.D. and M.S. programs, flexible online options, and professional master’s degrees like the Master of Engineering — a non-research program that can be completed in as little as three semesters. Whether you're advancing your research, advancing your professional skills, or preparing for industry, you'll gain access to world-class labs, expert faculty, and collaborative partnerships that turn engineering passion into real-world impact.