Tufts University - School of Engineering

Graduate Certificate Programs


Advance your career or prepare for graduate school, just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge.

ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall

  • Spring

  • Summer (CS & DS Online only)


LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

  • Some certificate programs qualify for scholarships. Apply before the application deadline to be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: May 15

  • Spring: September 15

  • Summer: April 2

CONVENIENT SCHEDULE:

  • Part-time study

  • Courses offered late afternoon or evening

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ENTRY TERMS:

  • Fall

  • Spring

  • Summer (CS & DS Online only)


LIMITED SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:

  • Some certificate programs qualify for scholarships. Apply before the application deadline to be considered.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

  • Fall: May 15

  • Spring: September 15

  • Summer: April 2

CONVENIENT SCHEDULE:

  • Part-time study

  • Courses offered late afternoon or evening

Gain Foundational Training in a Shorter Time Frame

Tufts' practice-oriented certificate programs will help prepare you to advance in your field or pursue a graduate degree. Some certificates consist of four to five graduate courses offered in the late afternoon or evening. You will work alongside graduate students and faculty with access to the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university. Students interested in earning a graduate degree can often apply the certificate courses toward a Tufts master's or doctoral degree in a corresponding program.

Application Requirements

  • Application Fee: $85

  • Resume/Cover Letter

  • Personal Statement

  • Transcripts

  • One Letter of Recommendation

  • Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)

Engineering Certificate Programs

All programs are on-campus unless otherwise stated.

Assistive Design
Biomedical Engineering
Biophotonics
Biotechnology
Cellular Agriculture
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science–Online or on-campus
Computer Science (Post-Baccalaureate)–Online or on-campus
Cybersecurity

 

Data Science–Online or on-campus
Data Science (Post-Baccalaureate)–Online
Environmental Management
Human Factors in Medical Devices and Systems–Fully online or hybrid
Human-Computer Interaction
Manufacturing Engineering
Microwave and Wireless Engineering
Offshore Wind Energy Engineering (Post-Baccalaureate)
Product Development and Design

Study in a Technology Hub

There's no better place to earn your engineering degree than in a hub of technology. Tufts is only a short subway ride from downtown Boston, a world-renowned city full of boundary-pushing tech companies and job opportunities—big advantages for our students.

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering’s Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program offers on-campus MS students numerous advantages specific to the engineering discipline. Engineering co-op programs provide students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. This practical experience enhances their understanding of engineering concepts and prepares them for the challenges they may face in their future careers.

Discover Academic Excellence

Tufts School of Engineering is distinguished by its opportunities to work closely with faculty every step of the way. Students have the chance to collaborate with and learn from some of the most renowned experts in the country who bring their professional practice into the classroom. You’ll be able to cultivate your passions in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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About Tufts University

What do you get at Tufts? A rigorous engineering education in a unique environment that blends the intellectual and technological resources of a world-class research university with the strengths of a top-ranked liberal arts college.

At Tufts, you’ll work with world-renowned engineering faculty at the top of their disciplines. Combine classroom teaching and hands-on learning to earn a degree that will prepare you for success. Take advantage of Tufts’ dedicated career and networking resources, explore the Tufts campus just a few miles from the high-tech hubs of Boston and Cambridge, and get ready for the next step in your professional life.