Duke is optimally positioned to lead this research through our strong interdisciplinary collaboration, not only within the department and between engineering disciplines, but also with Duke's other highly-rated science departments, the School of Medicine, and the School of the Environment. Every year, many of our graduate students are recognized for their research excellence through best paper awards at conferences, competitive fellowships, and collaboration opportunities at research laboratories in high-tech industry.

Although the focus of your graduate education will be on academics, the value of opportunities beyond your topic of study should not be overlooked. Our graduate students regularly participate in athletic, social, religious, and community service activities sponsored by organizations within and outside the university. In short, the Triangle region of North Carolina is a great place to live, work, and play.

If you have any questions about our research programs, please do not hesitate to contact a faculty member in your area of interest directly via email either before or after you apply. For more general questions, please contact a member of our graduate program team: