OpenFieldPrinceton Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Operations Research & Financial Engineering
Two-year research-based Master of Science in Engineering program combining stochastic modeling, convex optimization, machine learning, and quantitative finance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or quantitative economics with minimum 3.6/4.0 GPA.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Mandatory GRE General test score.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Rigorous preparation in multivariable calculus, linear algebra, probability, and computer programming.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental teaching assistantships and research assistantships available
- Application fee
- USD $75 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Standard Princeton graduate engineering tuition offset by assistantships.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 15, 2026 (Fall intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Princeton University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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