How to Apply | NTU Admissions Process | Admission Criteria | Transfer Credit

The latest information on admission policies and procedures, after the current bulletin has been published, will appear on the National Technological University Web site and in the online version of the bulletin at www.ntu.edu/bulletin. Students are encouraged to access the Web for the most up-to-date information.

The NTU Board of Directors reserves the right to change admission requirements, policies, and procedures at any time, with appropriate notice.

NTU’s admission decision reflects a judgment that an applicant has the background and potential to attain a master’s degree from NTU, and thus the decision has taken into account the applicant’s academic preparation and performance, relevant aptitude information, professional experience, and professional responsibilities. Because of NTU’s unique mission to serve the needs of graduate engineers and technical professionals around the world, NTU does not set geographical or other kinds of quotas or goals. All qualified applicants are admitted to approved programs of study. NTU is an equal access/equal opportunity institution.

Applying for Admission - Current Students
Students who have taken courses with NTU previously or are currently taking courses with NTU can apply online. Go to the NTU Community Site by going to Community Login tab. By clicking on Academic Programs, then Admission Form students can apply online by following the procedures indicated.

Applying for Admission - New Students
Students who have never taken a course with NTU need to create a profile by clicking on Community Login and then Create a Profile. Once the profile is set up, the student can follow the steps above for continuing students. For questions or problems with the online admissions form, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Faculty Advisors
Faculty Advisors - Admitted students are assigned an advisor to assist in developing an appropriate Program of Study Plan. Nondegree students or prospective students who have questions about a degree program may contact the Office of Admissions to meet with an advisor prior to applying for admission.

Required Application Materials

• Application Fee
  Applicants to a master’s degree program must submit an application online at www.ntu.edu and pay a $50 nonrefundable admission application fee. Payment may be made by check, money order, or credit card. Credit card payments can be made by calling 800-582-9976, option 4, or by going online at www.ntu.edu . NTU will not bill an employer for the fee. Receipts are available upon request. NTU will not bill an employer for the fee. Receipts are available upon request.



• Transcripts
  Official transcripts (i.e., transcripts sent directly from the registrar at the institution attended to the NTU Office of Admissions) are required from every regionally accredited undergraduate and graduate institution attended by the applicant. The application for admission will not be processed until NTU receives all official transcripts. A Transcript Request Form is available on the NTU Web site. NTU keeps transcripts for only one year after the application has been processed.
• Applicants may choose to provide unofficial transcripts to the Office of Admissions to seek an admissions decision that is contingent upon NTU’s receipt of official documentation.
• Applicants who attended foreign institutions are required to provide an English-translated, certified-as-official copy of their transcript and diploma. NTU reserves the right to request an official transcript evaluation from an NTU-approved transcript evaluation agency.
• Optional Items
  Letters of recommendation, statements of purpose, resumes, and copies of publications are not required for admission unless listed in the program’s requirements. All applicants are encouraged to submit any such information to strengthen their admission files and provide a clearer understanding of their academic and experiential background and objectives.

Application Deadline
Applications for admission can be processed any time throughout the year; however, a 60-day lead-time is recommended for students who want to be admitted before the start of a specific term. The admission application, all transcripts, and other required items should be submitted to the NTU Office of Admissions at least 60 days prior to the start of the term to ensure processing before the term begins. If the admissions process is not completed before the term begins, a qualified student may still register for courses during that term. Students will be notified in writing when the admission decision is made.

Incomplete applications will be closed two months after the initial application, and submitted documents will be destroyed after one year. Students who wish to continue with the application process more than two months after their initial application was received are required to reapply and pay another nonrefundable application fee of $50.

Other Application Information

Applying for Double Majors
Students are prohibited from being admitted to more than one master’s degree program at a time.

Misrepresentation
Applicants who fail to indicate all prior academic work and/or intentionally misrepresent grade point averages or other details of their academic records on the NTU application form are subject to dismissal from the university. Students not in good standing with any institution previously attended, either academically or financially, will be required to clear their records before they will be admitted to an NTU master’s degree program.

Admission Application Classifications
Once an applicant submits an admissions application, the application is reviewed by the Office of Admissions and placed into one of the following admission application classifications.

• Automatic Admission
  Applicants who meet specific admissions criteria will automatically be admitted with regular admission status.


• Non-Automatic Admission
  Applicants who do not meet the specific criteria for automatic admission may still be eligible for regular or provisional admission. Applicants are encouraged to submit a detailed outline of their relevant work experience, letters of recommendation, resumes, and other items that will strengthen their applications and provide a clearer understanding of their academic and experiential background and objectives. Applicants with a BS in engineering from an accredited institution in the United States (or equivalent from a foreign institution) and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale are encouraged to apply. Applicants with degrees in other appropriate fields (e.g., physics, chemistry, math) and a cumulative G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale are also encouraged to apply. Applicants may be asked to provide GRE scores, evidence of having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or evidence of registration as a professional engineer (P.E.) in certain cases.




Reapplying for Admission
Applicants who are denied admission; students who are placed in non-degree status for failure to properly complete the admission process, failure to meet the terms of provisional admission, failure to work out of academic probation within the prescribed period of time, or failure to take courses within a two-year period; and students who have withdrawn may reapply to a master’s degree program. Applicants who reapply must pay a $50 nonrefundable application fee and may have to supply official transcripts and other supporting documentation.

Student Advising
Each student admitted to an NTU master’s degree program is assigned an academic advisor. The advisor seeks to maintain regular communication with advisees to help them plan their studies and resolve any problems related to their academic programs. The advisor may call on participating faculty experts to assist in providing academic advice. Non-admitted students may seek advice from the NTU admissions officer, the program chair, the registrar, or the academic director.

When applicable, students are encouraged to discuss with their site coordinators the services that are provided. Site coordinators are obligated to maintain environments that are conducive to studying and learning.

Prospective students who have questions about degree programs may contact the Office of Admissions at 866-452-8732. Pre-admission advising questions may be addressed to the chair of the master’s degree program.




Admissions Criteria  (Top)

Select a degree program to view other required degree-specfic admissions criteria:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) M.S. Computer Engineering M.S. Computer Science M.S. Electrical Engineering M.S. Engineering Management M.S. Manufacturing Systems Engineering

M.S. Mechanical Engineering M.S. Microelectronics and Semiconductor Engineering M.S. Software Engineering M.S. Systems Engineering M.S. (Special Majors)

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• BS degree in technology, engineering or a related field; or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.
• At least two years of managerial work experience.
• Letter of support from a supervisor indicating the organization’s support of the planned educational program and addressing the likelihood of academic and career success.


• MS in Computer Engineering
• BS degree in computer engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program in the United States or a CEAB-accredited program in Canada; or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.


• MS in Computer Science
• BS degree in computer science.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.


• MS in Electrical Engineering
• BS degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program in the United States or a CEAB-accredited program in Canada; or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.


• MS in Engineering Management
• BS degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program in the United States or a CEAB-accredited program in Canada; or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.
• At least two years of engineering work experience.


• MS in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
• BS degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program in the United States or a CEAB-accredited program in Canada; or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.


• MS in Mechanical Engineering
• BS degree in mechanical engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program in the United States or a CEAB-accredited program in Canada; or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.


• MS in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Engineering
• BS degree in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or materials science and engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program in the United States or a CEAB-accredited program in Canada; or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.


• MS in Software Engineering
• BS degree in computer science or computer engineering or a BS degree in an ABET-accredited engineering program with a minor in computing systems or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.
• Evidence of knowledge of the key topic materials relevant to the program.


• MS in Systems Engineering
• BS degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program in the United States or a CEAB-accredited program in Canada; or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 2.9 on a 4.0 scale.


• MS in (Special Majors)
• BS degree in an appropriate science or engineering area or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
• Cumulative undergraduate G.P.A. of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.





Transfer Credit (Top)

Transfer credit is graduate-level academic credit completed at a regionally accredited institution other than NTU. Credit earned at an NTU partner institution but not taken directly via NTU must be petitioned and approved as transfer credit to be included in the student’s Program of Study Plan.

Guidelines
Students admitted to regular admission status may petition to transfer credit. All courses, including transfer courses, used for an NTU degree must be completed within seven years. Credit will not be allowed for transfer under any circumstances if any of the following apply:

• The course was used to meet a previous degree requirement.
• The final grade for the course was lower than a B.
• The course was taken on a pass/no pass (P/NP) or on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory (S/U) basis.
• The course was not a graduate-level course.

Maximum Number of Credits That Can Be Transferred
From Partner Universities
There is no limit on the number of credits a student may transfer from partner universities to NTU provided at least 18 semester credit hours (or equivalent in quarter hours) are taken directly through NTU. Courses being transferred from NTU partner schools must be from the same location as the NTU partner school. For example, if the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the NTU partner university, a course from the University of Nebraska–Omaha would not be eligible for the partner university credit transfer arrangement.

This policy applies to current partner universities and to former partner universities for courses taken when the associated university was an NTU partner university. The policy does not apply to courses taken at a former partner university after the termination of the partner agreement.

List of past and present partner universities can be found in this PDF link: http://www.ntu.edu/ac/partneruniversities.pdf

From Nonparticipating Universities
NTU may accept up to six transfer credits from an accredited university that does not have a partner agreement with NTU.

Special Transfer Fee
Transfer courses taken after admission to an NTU degree program are subject to a special transfer fee of $50 per course. The student will be billed the $50 per course transfer fee at the time the transfer credit is approved.

Procedure
Students who want to transfer credit to NTU must submit the following to the NTU Office of the Registrar:

• A Petition for Transfer of Credit, via the Web.
• An official transcript showing the course(s) to be transferred.
• A photocopy of the catalog description of the course(s).
• A current Program of Study Plan via the Web.
• A copy of the syllabus for the course to be transferred (including a schedule of topics covered in the course).

If, at the time of a student’s application to a degree program, the program chair determines that graduate courses completed prior to admission are applicable to the desired NTU graduate degree program and the student is admitted into the program, the admitted student will be notified which courses are eligible for transfer credit. The student will be asked to go online to petition to transfer the credit, using the procedures outlined above. Once the transfer credits are official in the student’s record, the student’s program requirements will be adjusted.

Students should contact their NTU advisor before submitting the Petition for Transfer of Credit. Acceptance of transfer courses as part of an NTU master’s degree program will be approved by the student’s advisor, NTU registrar, the appropriate program chair, and the academic director.

Transferred courses will appear on the NTU transcript but will not be calculated into the NTU G.P.A. or the NTU earned-hours.


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