Graduate Admissions
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Admissions to University of Arizona Systems and Industrial Engineering graduate programs are handled through the UA Graduate College. Information provided here is summarized. Please see the Graduate College pages specified below and the SIE Graduate Student Handbook (PDF) for detailed information.
Questions about applying or enrolling? Contact our advisors at graduateadvisor@sie.arizona.edu or check for the next SIE Grad Programs Virtual Open House session.
Interested in a snapshot of the UA SIE grad programs? Check out this one-page flyer:
Submission Reminders
Please include the following materials with your application.
- Official transcript
- Letter of intent, describing your professional experiences, interest in SIE research area(s), and your career goals
- Minimum of three letters of recommendation
- A detailed resume or curriculum vitae
- Grade Point Average and academic background:
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on the last 60 units of undergraduate coursework
- An undergraduate degree in Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- Other factors that will be considered are a match between faculty and student research interests and any prior research experience
- GRE test scores:
- Are optional for both MS and Ph.D. applicants.
- MS applicants seeking funding from the department or the College of Engineering may submit GRE scores for consideration.
- GRE Institution Code for the University of Arizona – 4832
- Recommended minimum GRE scores: 153 verbal, 155 quantitative, and 4.0 analytical
- Proof of English proficiency per the Graduate College's guidelines for international students whose first language is not English
Application Deadlines
Master’s and Graduate Certificate Programs
- Fall Semester: January 15
- Spring Semester: June 1
Doctoral Program
- Fall Semester: December 1*
*The SIE Department will accept doctoral program applications for fall admission until January 5. However, applicants who wish to be considered for priority funding must submit a completed application by December 1. For more information, visit the Graduate Funding web page.
University of Arizona Graduate College: SIE Admissions
- Master of Science in Cybersecurity
- Master of Science in Engineering Management
- Master of Science in Engineering Management Online
- Accelerated Master’s Program in Engineering Management
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering
- Master of Science in Industrial Engineering Online
- Accelerated Master’s Program in Industrial Engineering
- Master of Science in Systems Engineering
- Master of Science in Systems Engineering Online
- Accelerated Master’s Program in Systems Engineering
- Doctor of Philosophy in Systems and Industrial Engineering
- Certificate in Engineering Management
- Certificate in Engineering Management Online
- Certificate in Systems Engineering
- Certificate in Systems Engineering Online
- Certificate in Quality and Reliability Engineering