Master's in Interdisciplinary Engineering, Major in Autonomy, Admission Criteria and Deadlines

Application deadlines, admissions criteria, and transcript requirements for Purdue's Master's Degree in Autonomy.

Degree Objectives

Applicants for the Autonomy major can be admitted to one of two degree objectives:

  1. The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) degree is available to applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree in Engineering.
  2. The Master of Science (MS) degree is available to applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree that is not in Engineering, but in a related area.

Applicants to the MS degree objective must complete the Math Prerequisite Checklist demonstrating proof of successful completion of the mathematics prerequisite courses.

Application Deadlines 

Fall 

Spring 

Summer 

August 1 

December 1 

May 1 

 

How to Apply 

Apply at the Application Management page using the campus and program information below. You can return to finish an incomplete application or check the status of a submitted application using the same page.

  • Campus: Purdue West Lafayette  
  • Major: Autonomy/Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • Degree Objective: Master of Science (MS) or MS in Engineering (MSE)
  • Course Delivery: Distance (online or off-campus location) 

Required Application Materials 

2 Statements of Purpose  

3 Recommenders  

  • Your references should be persons who can assess your academic potential such as faculty members, academic staff, supervisors, industry leaders, employers, or advisors. 
  • Contact information for each recommender should be submitted within the online application. Recommenders will be contacted with instructions on how to upload their recommendation materials to the application portal. 
  • Review the Graduate School's Recommendation Letters page for more information.

Official Transcripts  

  • Official transcripts are required from all institutions attended, including transfer credits. An official transcript must be sent directly from your previous institution to Purdue using one of the submission methods below.
    • Those with international transcripts should supply transcripts in both their original language and an English translation, if applicable.  
    • During the application process you may upload unofficial transcripts (also referred to as personal copies of your official transcripts). You are still required to request additional official transcripts directly from your previous institution(s) by the end of your second semester to avoid registration holds. Academic progress reports and unofficial transcripts from student accounts are not acceptable for upload. 
    • Review the Graduate School's Transcript page for more information. 

To submit official transcripts: 

  • Submit eTranscripts directly from your previous institution to gradadm@purdue.edu, or  
  • Mail official, unopened transcripts directly from your previous institution to: 

Office of Graduate Admissions  
Purdue University Graduate School  
155 South Grant Street, YONG 170  
West Lafayette, IN 47907  

Resume

  • 1 – 2 pages in length  
  • Separate your work and non-work experiences into different sections. 

 Math Prerequisite Checklist, if applicable 

  • Required for some applicants; see Criteria for Admissions below for more information. 

Application Fee 

  • Nonrefundable $60 fee for domestic applicants and $75 fee for international applicants
  • Review the Graduate School's Application Fee page for more information

For additional details about application materials, please visit the How to Apply Graduate School webpage.

Criteria for Admissions  

Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area (Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or Technology) with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0).  

Applicants must have successfully completed the following mathematics courses:   

  • Calculus I 
  • Calculus II  
  • Linear Algebra or Differential Equations  

Applicants who have completed an undergraduate degree in Engineering are exempt to submit proof of mathematics prerequisite completion. 

Applicants whose undergraduate degree is not in Engineering must submit a completed math prerequisites checklist (click to download) as part of a complete application.  Prerequisite math courses must be for credit and from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized higher education accrediting body or the international equivalent.   

Contact Us 

  • Prospective Students: Please email poapply@purdue.edu. 
  • Current Students: Please reach out to your Academic Advisor.