Graduate Programs
At the University of Dayton, you can choose from 20 graduate programs and degrees and participate in groundbreaking engineering and cross-disciplinary research on-campus, on-site or through distance education.
Our world-class graduate programs support local and national research. UD is the No. 1 University in Ohio conducting Department of Defense sponsored R&D. Significant collaborative opportunities are available with the University of Dayton Research Institute and the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. We boast state-of-the-art research facilities on campus, including 88 laboratories.
The majority of our full-time graduate students in engineering — 65 percent — receive a teaching or research assistantship, which provides tuition plus a stipend. Other financial support includes scholarships and fellowships through the School of Engineering, the Dayton Area Graduate Studies Institute (DAGSI) and individual academic programs.
DAGSI
UD partners with the DAGSI along with the Air Force Institute of Technology and Write State University. The institute is a consortium of graduate engineering schools whose ultimate goal is to support Ohio's economic growth and workforce needs by developing advanced engineering talent. Students have access to courses, faculty, facilities, resources at all three schools and may
- cross-register for courses at another DAGSI partner,
- work with faculty at any DAGSI institution,
- create a specialized major with courses from multiple universities,
- enroll in a joint M.S. program in renewable and clean energy.
Chemical Engineering Graduate Program
The chemical engineering program is a bustling scene of scholarship, research and lab work. We offer special opportunities for graduate students including courses with DAGSI, evening courses, and federally funded research. Learn More >>
Civil Engineering Graduate Program
From geotechnical engineering to water resource management, the civil engineering and engineering mechanics graduate programs will prepare you to solve problems and improve outcomes. Learn More >>
Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Program
Did you know that we have programs that deal with (1) Digital and image processing, (2) robotics control, (3) micro-electronics, and (4) wide-area surveillance? Or that you can get your hands on the latest robotics equipment in our new lab? Learn More >>
Electro-Optics Graduate Program
Make an impact. Electro-optic technology is changing the way we see our world by rapidly revising the way we use and interact with technology. Our program is one of the most advanced in the world. Join us as we light the way to the future. Learn More >>
Engineering Management & Systems Graduate Program
You don't have to interrupt your career to earn a master's degree in engineering management or management science. We offer convenient courses and integrate traditional and professional students together in an energetic program that puts you on the fast-track to a leadership position. Learn More >>
Materials Engineering Graduate Program
Study alongside materials experts respected by scholars worldwide, conduct research in facilities acknowledged as among the best-of-the-best and earn a degree that will make you more competitive. Learn More >>
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Graduate Program
Investigate your areas of interest with researchers and professors committed to developing your skills and providing the framework for you to participate in solutions to the important challenges facing our world. Learn More >>
Renewable & Clean Energy Graduate Program
Energy-reducing design techniques, renewable energy and manufacturing systems, and better forms of solar energy, fuel cells and biofuels. Be a part of the solution. Learn More >>
