Overview

As the first program of its kind in the United States, and among the first in the world, MSE has long been recognized as a leading provider of resourceful engineers for global and dynamic manufacturing firms. Hands-on projects, along with classes taught by internationally recognized experts and state-of-the-art technology, provide an ideal foundation for anyone entering today's advanced manufacturing environment.

Manufacturing Systems Engineering graduates at the University of Wisconsin Madison leave the program skilled beyond narrow specialties and equipped to lead technical teams. Students are exposed to practical problems and cutting-edge concepts, resulting in engineers who combine management skills with advanced technical abilities. Courses cover a broad range of manufacturing issues, while reinforcing a systems approach. The variety of subjects allows students to tailor their studies to individual goals or interests. More than 400 MSE alumni currently work in industry.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a strong understanding of mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles in the field.

Demonstrate an ability to formulate, analyze, and solve advanced engineering problems.

Apply the latest scientific and technological advancements, advanced techniques, and modern engineering tools to these problems.

Recognize and apply principles of ethical and professional conduct.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Process Design

Process Dynamics and Control

Polymer Science and Technology

Plastics and High Polymer Laboratory

Advanced Process Dynamics and Control

Power Electronic Circuits

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Madison, United States

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 73 other Masters in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply at the UW–Madison Graduate School

Please submit the required application materials to the MSE program uploaded to the online application system including a statement of purpose, 3 letters of recommendation, current vitae/resume' and transcript information for all post high school education

Students applying from non-U.S. universities must supply GRE and either TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS scores

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25732 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25732 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12404 USD / year

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Additional Details

Minnesota Resident: $20,714 per year

Living costs

Madison

United States

1015 - 1752 USD / month

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