Graduate Programs

We offer master鈥檚 and doctoral degrees in the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Operations Research and Engineering Management.

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Your Master's Degree in Engineering, Your Way

Ready to advance your career, deepen your expertise, and increase your earning potential? At SMU Lyle, you can take advantage of our customizable and stackable degrees. Expand your skillset with specialized certificates that build to a master's degree. With Lyle Anywhere® , you choose the learning format that suits your needs.


Graduate Degree Programs

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Operations Research & Engineering Management

Additional Degree Programs

Computer Science

Mechanical Engineering

Operations Research & Engineering Management

Dual degrees offered in partnership with SMU Cox School of Business:

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Operations Research & Engineering Management

SMU Lyle Graduate Certificates empower you to specialize in your field or close critical knowledge gaps, helping you advance your engineering career and achieve your professional goals.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Graduate Research

Participate in graduate research opportunities at SMU Lyle and tackle real-world challenges in cybersecurity, healthcare, defense, emergency response, infrastructure, and more.

Priority Application Deadlines

Term US Citizens, Permanent Residents and H1, H4 Visa International, F1, F2, J1, J2 Visa Weekend Format
Fall August 10 July 15 May 15
Spring January 2 January 2 N/A
Summer May 15 N/A N/A

Current Students

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