Program Overview

Fire Protection Engineering (PMFP)

Overview

The University of Maryland’s fire protection engineering degree programs represent the Department of Fire Protection Engineering’s commitment to preparing engineers for the challenges of this rapidly growing field. Courses are taught by the university’s foremost experts in fire protection engineering as well as international experts from business and industry.

Abstract

Fire protection engineers are among the most sought-after professionals in the industry. Performance building codes and the international trend towards performance-based fire safety analysis and design approaches in construction have increased demand for fire protection engineers. Established in 1956, the Fire Protection Engineering Department is one of only a few graduate fire protection engineering degree programs in the US. Our programs in Fire Protection Engineering are geared toward working engineering professionals and are offered both on campus and online.

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 the tuition assistance. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change. This 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.

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

Graduate 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 Details

The program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus. In addition to in-person courses, you may have the option to take some course requirements in an online format. Course format offerings are subject to change. This program is also offered 100% online. Please see Fire Protection Engineering (ENGF) for more information.

Degree Offered

• Fire Protection Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)