Dual Degree Program

Students in McKelvey Engineering's Dual Degree Program graduate in just six years with three degrees: a bachelor's degree from their home institution, and bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from WashU.

This unique liberal arts approach to engineering education gives graduates strong communication and problem-solving skills, a broad background in the humanities and social sciences and a high-quality technical education.

The program is aimed at students who want to pursue an undergrad program not available at their home institution, plus a bachelor's and master's degree from one of the best engineering schools in the United States. WashU offers a 50% discount on tuition for all domestic and international students.

Prospective Students: How can we help you?

Advantages of the Dual Degree program

Top five reasons to come to McKelvey Engineering at WashU for your second degree

1. Targeted career development is provided by specialist coaches from the Technology, Data & Engineering community in the Center for Career Engagement. Dual Degree students are motivated participants in resume workshops, interview practice, career fairs, co-ops and more.
2. Automatic financial support, formally known as the Graduate Affiliation Scholarship, is given to every Dual Degree student — US citizens, permanent residents, foreign nationals. The scholarship is a 50% tuition discount valid for six semesters of study in the Dual Degree program.
3. The Dual Degree community is not only a great admission opportunity but also a respected population and a distinctive experience. Reserved housing, a unique orientation, designated mentors and special events help Dual Degree students transition to WashU and St. Louis.
4. A dynamic research culture includes regular involvement from Dual Degree students. An impressive degree of cross-disciplinary collaboration yields opportunities across the McKelvey School of Engineering, elsewhere on the WashU campus and at the nearby School of Medicine.
5. Innovation and entrepreneurship pervade the work of WashU faculty and students. In research labs, makerspaces, class projects, community service, student organizations, competitions and start-ups, Dual Degree students connect with others to discover, improve and create.

Dual Degree by the numbers

>100

Affiliated schools

>300

Current students

>90%

Graduation rate

Student profiles

Meet our Dual Degree students

“The resources that are available to the students played a key role; in terms of research, internships and co-ops. Students are put in a position where they can achieve their goals and become successful.” — Cyrus Kirwa
“In the Dual Degree program we all support one another. Any second- or third-year is always willing to take time to give advice. It is so nice to have a group of people who are in the same situation as you and want you to be successful.” — Emily Gay
“I’d make the same decision again. It has benefitted me in so many ways. It’s a value-trade, having the skills to get a job that I enjoy rather than being in a chemistry lab for the rest of my life. I would make the same value trade-off every time.” — John Fordice

Research, design projects & career opportunities

Students are encouraged to pursue independent research projects, internships, cooperative education, international experiences or graduate study. The WashU Center for Career Engagement's ultimate goal is for students to graduate with job placement, acceptance into graduate or professional school, or commitment to a short-term program.

Housing

Typically, Dual Degree students live in either the Dual Degree apartments (located in the University City Loop), other WashU-owned apartments, or in other apartment buildings in nearby residential neighborhoods. Most students walk, bike, or take free WashU shuttles to and from campus.

Tour our engineering facilities

Whitaker Hall, home of the Department of Biomedical Engineering

McKelvey Hall, home of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Jubel Hall, home of the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science

Tour more engineering buildings

Dual Degree Program Staff

Scott Crawford, Senior Assistant Dean
Kate Whitaker, Advisor and Program Coordinator

eng-DualDegree@wustl.edu
314-935-6166
Lopata Hall, Room 303

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Prospective students