Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering

You can take up to two courses simultaneously. Each course will require 15-17 hours of study per week, so two courses would be considered a full-time course load.

On a case-by-case basis, students may petition to switch from online to on-campus study or vice versa. Students may not switch between these modes more than once.

Yes. Both the online and the on-campus programs are designed, delivered, and assessed by the same Dartmouth Engineering faculty.

Yes. Students may book one-to-one appointments with instructors during scheduled office hours.

Yes. Online students who are nearing completion of the program will be invited to attend Investiture and Commencement ceremonies on the Dartmouth campus, pending completion of all degree requirements.

As an online student, you are welcome to visit the campus if you are in the area (local health requirements and restrictions permitting). Many on-campus resources will also be made available to you in an online format.

Yes, online students will be eligible to get student ID cards.

Yes, online students will have access to dedicated engineering career services through Dartmouth Engineering and to online services offered by Dartmouth’s Center for Professional Development.

There are currently no plans to offer internships through the program.

Yes. The application fee is $75 USD. If you apply before the priority application deadline, the application fee will be automatically waived. Other applicants may be eligible for a fee waiver after the priority deadline. Please talk to your Enrollment Representative to find out if you are eligible.

No transfer credit for courses taken at institutions outside of Dartmouth may be credited towards the MEng. If you earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Dartmouth, you may count up to six graduate courses towards the requirements for both the BE and MEng programs. The courses must not have been taken to fulfill the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (AB) degree.

You will pay for each course as you enroll. Payment for each course must be received before the first day of classes.

No work experience is necessary. You will need either an engineering background or strong preparation in a field such as physics or math to enroll for this program.

Language proficiency test scores are required for non-U.S. citizens, with the exception of those who are earning or have earned a degree from institutions in the U.S. or Canada, or who are from the following countries: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Slovenia, and Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S.

International students living abroad can enroll and complete the program online from their home country and would not be sponsored on a work visa. With sponsorship regulations, international students currently in the U.S. would not be eligible to take this program online, but would be eligible to apply to the on-campus MEng program offered by Dartmouth Engineering.

No separate application is required. Simply apply through the main online MEng in computer engineering application. During the admissions review, your academic background and experience will be assessed to determine your eligibility for the Performance Pathway track.

You will be fully immersed in the Dartmouth learning experience:

• Enroll as a non-degree student in Machine Learning, with a seamless transition to full degree status upon meeting pathway requirements.
• Work on assignments and group projects alongside peers enrolled in the degree program.
• Meet the same academic standards and expectations as degree-track students.
• Gain a strong foundation in machine learning (ML), from the math that underlies ML algorithms to their implementation and application using Python.

As a Performance Pathway student, you will build confidence and momentum toward your degree:

• Earn Credit Toward Your Degree: Successfully complete Machine Learning and apply the credit directly to your MEng degree.
• Preview the Dartmouth Experience: Become familiar with the academic resources, student services, and learning tools available to all online MEng students.
• Receive Academic Support: Collaborate with teaching assistants and connect with peers throughout the course.

• Tuition: The cost of the Machine Learning course is the same for both Performance Pathway and degree students. You pay only for the courses you take.
• Financial Aid: While financial aid is not available during the Performance Pathway phase due to your non-degree status, Dartmouth’s flexible pay-as-you-go tuition model can help you manage costs. US citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply for federal loans once they transition into the full MEng program. You may also be able to seek tuition reimbursement through your employer.