Program Overview

Energy Systems Engineering (PMSU)

Overview

The Professional Master of Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.

Abstract

Drawing on the innovation and expertise of the University of Maryland Energy Research Center, the Energy Systems Engineering graduate program prepares professional engineers for the multi-disciplinary challenges of this rapidly growing field. Students can build on the core coursework through our defined elective sets in reliability engineering and energy systems or by mixing and matching technical electives.

Program Details

• The program can be completed on a part-time basis for domestic students, but international students must be enrolled full-time.
• The program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships.
• Loans, work-study, and need-based grants for citizens and permanent residents with demonstrated financial need may submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by appropriate FAFSA deadlines.

Financial Assistance

• Students in this program pay a special tuition rate, which does not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland.
• This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships, or tuition assistance.
• Additional graduate student fees are charged.
• Tuition and fees are subject to change.

General Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• Letters of Recommendation (2)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
• CV/Resume (optional)

Application Deadlines

• Domestic Applicants:
  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
    • Fall Deadline: July 31, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: December 16, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: May 15, 2026
• International Applicants:
  • F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas, E, G, H, I, and L visas, and immigrants:
    • Fall Deadline: March 10, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: September 24, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: N/A

Program Format

• This program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus.
• In addition to in-person courses, students may have the option to take some course requirements in an online format.
• Course format offerings are subject to change.
• The program is also offered 100% online as Energy Systems Engineering (MEEE).