EngScD Programs

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Overview

The Doctor of Engineering Science (EngScD), also called a Doctor of Engineering (EngD), is an advanced degree focused on research, culminating in the defense of a dissertation that demonstrates an original contribution to your field of study. It prepares you for research and teaching positions in academia or for advanced roles in industry.

To enroll as a candidate for the EngScD, you must first have a master’s degree. You can either earn an MS elsewhere and apply to Columbia for your EngScD, or enroll in our MS/PhD track to earn both degrees in sequence at Columbia. In this case, you would petition to switch from the PhD to the EngScD program after completing your master’s. In either case, a total of 60 credits of graduate coursework is required beyond the bachelor’s degree.

EngScD candidates must complete 30 credits in residence beyond the MS as well as 12 credits in the course Doctoral Research Instruction. In contrast to requirements for the PhD, EngScD candidates may enroll part-time for greater flexibility in completing studies alongside professional responsibilities.

The EngScD is administered by the School of Engineering. You can find out more about the requirements for the degree in the Columbia Engineering Bulletin.

Programs

Columbia Engineering offers 12 EngScD programs spanning the breadth of the field of engineering. Each gives you the opportunity to contribute to the latest advances in knowledge and technology while benefiting from a rich environment of cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Discover more about each program by selecting from the list below.

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