Case Western Reserve University Admissions Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited or international college or university will be considered for admission.

• Applicants with a non-engineering degree must have completed the following with a grade of B or above
  
  • Chemistry I and II
  • Physics I and II
  • Calculus I through III
  • Differential Equations

Submit all application materials through the application portal at applygrad.case.edu.

Required Materials for All Applicants

• A personal statement outlining your interests, goals and relevant experience
• Unofficial transcripts from all post-secondary institutions you’ve attended*
• Two letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources

Unique requirements for international applicants and the ME and MS programs are highlighted below. Please see the School of Graduate Studies Admission FAQs for additional information.

Requirements for International Applicants

• An international student who did not complete their post-secondary degree work in English must submit TOEFL, IELTS or PTE scores
• An English translation must accompany transcripts or degree certifications in languages other than English See our International Applicants section for more information.

Requirements for MS Applicants

The GRE requirement for MS applicants has been temporarily suspended through Fall 2025. Please contact an admissions outreach advisor for more information.

Requirements for ME Applicants

An online Master of Engineering program applicant must identify first and second technical area choices in their personal statement. The options include:

• Biomedical Engineering (EBME)
• Engineering Innovation, Management and Leadership (EIML)
• Mechanical Engineering (EMAE)
• Systems and Control Engineering (SCS)

*Official transcripts will be required once you have been accepted into the program.

How Are Admissions Decisions Made?

Admissions are granted on a rolling basis. Students are evaluated for admission into the program by a committee composed of faculty representatives from the participating departments in the Case School of Engineering as well as the program faculty director. The programs are highly competitive, and we encourage you to apply early!

Transcripts

Once you are officially admitted to Case Western Reserve University, you must submit official transcripts from all past universities attended. These transcripts must be emailed or mailed directly from the college or university to the following address:

Case Western Reserve University
School of Graduate Studies
Tomlinson Hall 203
10900 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106-7027

Official electronic transcripts may be emailed to: gradtranscripts@case.edu

International Applicants

We define an “international applicant” as a prospective student who is a citizen or permanent resident of a country other than the United States.

IMPORTANT: Since these graduate engineering programs are 100 percent online, international applicants would not qualify for an I-20 visa.

In some cases, candidates may already have a visa, and they will be allowed to apply for the degree; however, they may be required to provide copies of their documents.

U.S. citizen or permanent resident candidates whose degree is from a country other than the United States will be considered domestic applicants. These applicants may have to provide further documentation for their academic achievements.

Requirements for International Applicants

Language Scores: Minimum scores (all of these scores are valid for two years from the date of testing):

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) internet-based: 90 (80 if applying to a Course Focused Engineering program). Some programs require higher scores, see note below.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based: 577
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0
• Pearson Test of English (PTE-Academic): 61

Note: The Biomedical Engineering department requires scores of 100 on the TOEFL, 7.0 on the IELTS and 68 on the PTE Academic.

The School of Graduate Studies does not accept the TOEFL MyBest Scores. Applicants must achieve a minimum of 90 on one exam date; exams will not be superscored.

The School of Graduate Studies does not offer conditional admission without official language scores meeting the minimum requirements outlined below.

The language test requirement will be waived if you have completed a bachelors or master's degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

Note: To be considered official, test scores must be sent directly from the testing agency, either electronically or delivered in an unopened envelope that has been sealed by the testing agency. TOEFL scores are valid for two years after the test date.

Submitting Transcripts and Degree Certification: Transcripts or degree certifications in languages other than English must be accompanied by an English translation. If accepted, the School of Graduate Studies will need official copies of both the English and original language version submitted, not just the English version. Scanned copies sent by email or PDF are not considered official; official copies must be in a sealed envelope from the university or come via encrypted email directly from the university.

All transcripts, degree certifications and translations will become the property of the School of Graduate Studies. Do not send official transcripts until you have been formally accepted.

WES Evaluations: On occasion, applicants may need to have their transcripts evaluated and we suggest using World Education Services (WES). Common reasons to have your transcripts evaluated include degree or GPA equivalency, English translation, or authentification of the documents. Their Course-by-Course Evaluation costs around $160. Their highly trained experts will work with you to create an evaluation that you can later submit to jobs or colleges.

Financial Aid

All U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. may be considered for federally funded programs. International students may be eligible for financial support from the government of their home country or other agencies; however, they are not eligible for funding from the U.S. federal government.

For U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the U.S., the first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). FAFSA eligibility is based on U.S. Department of Education criteria and is determined from data submitted on the FAFSA application.

The Case Western Reserve University School of Engineering FAFSA code is E00680. By completing the FAFSA, you will be considered for available aid at Case Western Reserve University and through federal sources. To be eligible, you must be a U.S. citizen or an eligible non-citizen and be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours of instruction.

File Your FAFSA

Veterans and Military

Case Western Reserve University recognizes and honors the experiences of our veterans and members of the military. For specific questions, please visit our Veterans Education Benefits page.

Case Western Reserve University is a proud participant of the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon program is designed to close the gap between the cost of your program and the in-state tuition rate covered by the GI Bill. You may be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon program if you are an out-of-state student who also qualifies 100 percent through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

It is important to keep in mind that any veterans education benefits you receive must be reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you have specific questions, please contact the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office toll-free at 1-800-827-1000 or visit the VA website.