Disciplines / Degrees
At Yale Engineering, we combine the strengths of a world-leading research institution with a commitment to solving complex societal problems. Our graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, collaborating across Yale's interdisciplinary research centers and national laboratories. The freedom to work across traditional boundaries, coupled with dedicated faculty mentorship, prepares our graduates to become leaders in academia, industry, and innovation.
Our graduate programs span a wide range of disciplines while encouraging cross-disciplinary study. Through a combination of rigorous academic preparation and hands-on research experience, students develop the fundamental knowledge and practical skills needed to address humanity's greatest challenges with profound impact.
Our Graduate Programs of Study
Yale's graduate program in Applied & Computational Mathematics thrives at the intersection of diverse disciplines, fostering an environment where mathematical applications meet real-world discovery. Our inherent multidisciplinary approach allows students to work both within and at the boundaries of multiple fields, applying a wide range of mathematical and computational tools.
Terminal Degrees Offered:
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
Director of Graduate Studies:
Anna Gilbert
Graduate Registrar:
Sammy Li
sammy.li@yale.edu
Yale's Applied Physics program offers graduate students access to cutting-edge theoretical and experimental approaches in condensed-matter physics, quantum science, and nanoscale technologies, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced materials development. Our research spans from first principles electronic structure methods and photonic materials to engineered magnetic and superconducting systems, with particular strength in quantum computing, quantum transport, and random laser development.
Terminal Degrees Offered:
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
M.S. - Masters of Science
Director of Graduate Studies:
Peter Rakich
Graduate Registrar:
Isabel Pocock
isabel.pocock@yale.edu
Yale's Biomedical Engineering program offers graduate students access to innovations in instrumentation and engineering to better understand biology and human physiology, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of the development of new technologies for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disease. Our research spans from engineering biomimetic systems and nanotechnology for drug delivery to visualizing and modeling organs including the heart and the brain.
Terminal Degrees Offered:
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
M.S. - Masters of Science
Director of Graduate Studies:
Kathryn Miller-Jensen
Graduate Registrar:
Cara Gibilisco
cara.gibilisco@yale.edu
Yale's Department of Chemical & Environmental Engineering uniquely blends two powerful disciplines to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Our chemical engineers, guided by sustainability principles, work alongside environmental engineers focused on molecular-level solutions, creating a synergy that drives innovation.
Terminal Degrees Offered:
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
M.S. - Masters of Science
Director of Graduate Studies:
Mingjiang Zhong
Graduate Registrar:
Isabel Pocock
isabel.pocock@yale.edu
Yale's Computer Science graduate students are at the forefront of digital innovation, shaping the future of technology. Our research encompasses a broad spectrum of areas, from advancing artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to developing robust cybersecurity measures and pioneering quantum computing applications. Here, you'll collaborate with world-renowned faculty to create novel distributed systems, design efficient algorithms for big data analytics, and explore the frontiers of human-computer interaction and robotics.
Terminal Degrees Offered:
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
M.S. - Masters of Science (One-year MS degree)
M.S. - Masters of Science (Two-year MS degree)
Director of Graduate Studies:
Lin Zhong
Graduate Registrar:
Ragini Jain
ragini.jain@yale.edu
Yale's Electrical & Computer Engineering graduate students are at the forefront of technological breakthroughs that are redefining our digital world. Our research spans from developing neuromorphic computing systems to pioneering quantum-scale devices and designing intelligent networks. Here, you'll work alongside leading experts to create asynchronous processors, harness quantum phenomena for next-generation computing, and develop bio-inspired sensing technologies.
Terminal Degrees Offered:
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
M.S. - Masters of Science
Director of Graduate Studies:
Hong Tang
Graduate Registrar:
Cara Gibilisco
cara.gibilisco@yale.edu
Yale's Mechanical Engineering graduate students are pioneering innovations that bridge fundamental physics with transformative engineering solutions. Our research spans from investigating the dynamics of fluid systems and combustion to pioneering soft robotics and adaptive materials. Here, you'll work alongside leading experts to explore bio-inspired robotic systems, investigate nanoscale material properties, develop breakthrough manufacturing processes, and advance our understanding of flow patterns from oceanic systems to space applications.
Terminal Degrees Offered:
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy
M.S. - Masters of Science
Director of Graduate Studies:
Jan Schroers
Graduate Registrar:
Annette Myers
annette.myers@yale.edu
Joint Degrees
Yale Engineering offers select joint degree programs in partnership with Yale's other prestigious professional schools. These unique programs allow students to harness the combined strengths of engineering with fields such as business, environmental studies and medicine, preparing graduates for leadership roles at the intersection of technology and their chosen profession.
Becoming a physician-scientist goes beyond completing medical school and graduate school; it’s about the life-long process of learning how to see limitations in clinical knowledge and practice as opportunities for discovery and learning. The goal of the MD-PhD program is to train students to see the connections between clinical practice and research, and to teach them the professional skills needed to join these realms of clinical practice and research in their careers as physician-scientists.
The M.S. degree in Personalized Medicine & Applied Engineering provides medical students, biomedical, mechanical, and electrical engineers, and computer science majors with the tools to develop innovative 3D solutions for personalized medicine.
Students will learn how to develop and apply 3D technology to address surgical and medical conditions with the goal of personalizing health care treatments to improve clinical outcomes. Courses are taught by both clinical and ladder faculty from Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science.
Using high-resolution medical imaging, 3D printing, robotics, computer navigation, and extended reality, students will learn to develop truly custom treatments, patient-specific instruments for surgery, and personalized medical devices.
This academically rigorous program is designed for students aspiring to integrate advanced technical expertise with strategic management and leadership skills, and will prepare them for impactful careers at the intersection of technology and business.
The joint master's degree program provides environmental engineers and environmental managers with the opportunity to develop knowledge and tools to address the complex relationship between technology and the environment. This joint-degree program trains graduate students to design and manage engineered and natural systems that address critical societal challenges, while considering the complex technical, economic, and sociopolitical systems relationships.