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Graduate Programs

Our doctoral and master’s degree programs lie at the interfaces of engineering, the applied sciences, and technology

In keeping with the interdisciplinary nature of modern research, we do not have traditional academic departments and do not award degrees by specific research area. Ph.D. students should refer to the Model Programs for each degree.

Degree Listing

  • Engineering Sciences

Requirements and Courses

Graduate Consortia

As part of GSAS, SEAS Ph.D. candidates can take advantage of exciting new interdisciplinary research opportunities, the Harvard Interdisciplinary Graduate Consortia. Graduate Consortia are non-degree, self-organized groups of affiliated scholars who collaboratively investigate broad topics such as human rights, global health, and climate change.

Two new Consortia have been launched thus far. The Graduate Consortium in Microbial Sciences is being offered by the University's Microbial Sciences Initiative (MSI), and explores an expanding biological field that has attracted intense interdisciplinary interest. The Graduate Consortium on Energy and Environment will foster a new community of students and faculty who will be well versed in the broad, interconnected issues of energy and environment while maintaining their focus in their primary discipline.

Collaborative Options with HST

Students may also pursue collaborative options with other schools and departments through programs such as:

Special Students and Visiting Fellows

Special Students

Courses offered by the SEAS and departments in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences are open to students who hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, who are able to present evidence of fitness for admission at the graduate level, but who are registered as Special Students.

Visiting Fellows

Scholars intending to do research who hold a doctorate, or have equivalent professional experience, or are advanced doctoral candidates who have completed all required coursework, may apply for Visiting Fellow status within Harvard University's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

Contacts

Are you a prospective student thinking about applying or in the process of applying? For specific information see:

Feel free to contact the SEAS Student Affairs Office if you have questions about our academic programs or the application process.

Gloria Anglon, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
Pierce Hall 110
admissions@seas.harvard.edu

Currently enrolled students seeking additional information on our academic programs and/or advising should contact our Student Affairs Office.

Assistant Dean for Academic Programs

Marie Dahleh, Ph.D.
Pierce Hall 111
(617) 495-1485 (office)
(617) 496-4177 (fax)

Marie oversees the Academic Office.

Graduate Academic Programs Administrator for Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics

Marie Dooley
Pierce Hall 130
(617) 495-2833 or (617) 496-2834 (office line)
(617) 496-4177 (fax)

Marie manages academic and financial matters related to graduate degrees in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics.

Staff Assistant

Tricia Jacome
Pierce Hall 110
(617) 495-2833 (office)
(617) 496-4177 (fax)

Tricia provides assistance to Marie and Ellen, coordinates activities with SEAS-related undergraduate student groups, and answers questions of visitors and callers. She also works with companies to schedule and coordinate job talks on campus.

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New CSE Programs

Computational Science and Engineering (CSE)

CSE is an exciting and rapidly evolving field that exploits the power of computation as an approach to major challenges on the frontiers of natural and social science and all engineering fields. In keeping with Harvard's emphasis on foundational knowledge, our program will focus on cross-cutting mathematical and computational principles important across disciplines.

Master's

A new master's degree program designed to train new leaders for a future where large-scale computation and advanced mathematical modeling will propel discovery and innovation in fields from psychology to photonics.

The program will begin accepting applications this fall, for enrollment in September 2013.

Secondary Field

SEAS welcomes applications for the Secondary Field in Computational Science and Engineering (CSE). This Secondary Field is available to any student enrolled in a Ph.D. program in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Model Ph.D Programs

Model programs are guides for enrolled Ph.D. students and provide SEAS-wide course requirements for degrees with area-specific course requirements, guidelines, and model programs that are intended to help students develop programs with sound intellectual frameworks.

2011 QS Rankings
  • Harvard University ranked # 2 overall in 2010/11

  • Harvard University ranked # 4 in Metallurgy and Materials Systems

  • Harvard University ranked # 5 in Computer Science & Information

  • Harvard University ranked # 6 in Electrical Engineering

  • Harvard University ranked # 3 in Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Rankings

  • Harvard University ranked # 1 in Biological Sciences

  • Harvard University ranked # 1 in Chemistry

  • Harvard University ranked # 2 in Physics and Astronomy

  • Harvard University ranked # 1 in Mathematics

  • Harvard University ranked # 1 in Environmental Sciences

  • Harvard University ranked # 1 in Earth Sciences

Source: 2011 QS World University Rankings

Graduate Life
Professional Development

Graduate students and postdocs are encouraged to attend a weekly seminar on topics related to professional development.

http://www.seas.harvard.edu/profdev/

Career Services

Students in Harvard’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have complete access to the opportunities, advising, and resources through the Office of Career Services (OCS) including summer funding, research opportunities, and study abroad.

Contact: Anthony J. Arcieri, Director of Career Services, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, (617) 496-4531