<p>What is the difference between an MS and an MEng? I applied for an MS in CE at Pennstate but they admitted me into their MEng program, that too without any aid. I hear that you can't do much research and go for a PhD with an MEng; however it's helpful in case you want a job. Can anyone tell me more about what this MEng really is, as opposed to an MS?</p>
<p>The Master of Science (MS) usually involves research and a thesis, although some places do offer the non-thesis MS. The Master of Engineering (MEng) replaces the research and thesis with a project which is geared toward industry skills. The MEng is intended as a terminal degree (that is, not on the way to a PhD) for people who want to work in industry afterwards.</p>
<p>They are both masters but the ms takes one year while the M eng takes two years.</p>
<p>Thanks for the information. I think I will go for an MS. I can always opt out of a PhD if I don't want to do one. But at least I will have a choice.</p>
<p>Master's students don't typically get fellowships, assistantships, and scholarships. Usually the P.h.D. candidates get the luxury of having most of their tuition covered. But, I'm curious. Why do you think Penn State wouldn't let you get the M.S.? I mean, you must have had good stats to get accepted to a school as good as Penn State. What did you have besides a good GPA and GRE scores? (P.S. I'm interested in earning a P.h.D. in chemical engineering and I was thinking about Penn State)</p>
<p>I am an international (indian) and admission criteria are tougher for us (sigh). I had to have really good GRE scores (1600/1600) and a good class rank (4/100). But I didn't have any publications, although I had some good projects, summer work experience, etc. Maybe that's why Pennstate didn't admit me into their MS program as it is more research-oriented and research experience is required. However, I got admitted to Purdue for an MS. No sign of aid yet, but I am trying to get an RA. By the way, I am in Civil Engineering.</p>
<p>Hi Tanmoy,</p>
<p>I too am an international student from France.
I thought International students never get any type of aid, so how did you achieve that?
What’s the process?
I’m highly interested, because tuition in the US is so high.
Thank you very much,
Awaiting your reply,</p>
<p>Nicolas</p>
<p>AirForce1: The duration of the degree is dependent on the school and the program.</p>
<p>This thread is almost ten years old, why on earth would you bump it?</p>