Bachelor of BSE in Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University

The BSE in Engineering is a Bachelor degree offered by Thomas Jefferson University on the East Falls campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the East Falls campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from May 1, 2027.

About Bachelor of BSE in Engineering

The BSE in Engineering program at Jefferson Thomas Jefferson University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The program will prepare you with a breadth of engineering skills and knowledge while developing specific expertise and analytical skills in an area of technical concentration, including:

Industrial & Systems Engineering
Textile Engineering
Bioprocess Engineering
Custom Concentration

You will begin developing science, math, and engineering analysis skills in foundational courses. As a sophomore, you will select your area of concentration.

Through applied coursework culminating with a two-semester senior design project, you will gain hands-on, real world experience allowing you to obtain professional licensure, succeed in industry, pursue graduate studies, or start a business in your specialized concetration or in general engineering practice.

Enrollment & Outcomes

Year	Enrollment	Degree Earned
2023	23	1
2022	29	2
2021	20	1
2020	21	4
2019	26	4
2018	21	10

BSE in Engineering Program Now STEM Eligible

STEM eligibility allows international students on an F-1 student status to apply for an additional two years of work authorization after an initial 12-month period of Post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the United States if they meet the required criteria.

For more information about OPT and F-1 student status, please visit the Jefferson Office of International Services website.

Program Highlights

The ABET accredited BSE in Engineering cultivates a breadth of engineering skills while facilitating technical depth in a unique field of specialization: architectural engineering, composites engineering, industrial and systems engineering, or textile engineering. Students choose a specialization in their sophomore year, and they graduate qualified to pursue Professional Engineering licensure (P.E.), industry careers, entrepreneurship, and graduate studies.

Learn to solve problems while handling constraints such as complexity, manufacturability, and sustainability.
Work in the lab to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
Leverage our faculty industry connections to land a great engineering internship or job

Specializations

Industrial & Systems Engineering
Textile Engineering

Disciplines

Kanbar College of Design Engineering & Commerce

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of BSE in Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University

Entry Requirements

Students who have taken coursework outside of the United States should submit a course-by-course academic credential evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member credentialing organization. Applicants who do not have a NACES evaluation are required to submit official transcripts, along with an official English translation, to Jefferson for review. Thomas Jefferson University reserves the right to outsource student academic credentials to our NACES member partner for evaluation.

In addition to the required application materials listed above, all international applicants must provide one of the following marks of English proficiency:

TOEFL Exam: minimum 80 IBT or IBT Home Edition (no sub-score below 20); exam must have been taken within last two years
TOEFL Essentials Exam: minimum 8.5 (no sub-score below 8); exam must have been taken within last two years
IELTS Exam: minimum 6.5 (no sub-score below 6); exam must have been taken within last two years
Duolingo Exam: 115
Pearson PTE Academic Exam: 53
SAT: 500 Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW)
ACT: 19 English minimum
ELS 112 Certificate of Completion
Completion of English Composition I & English Composition II at a college or university in the United States with a “C” or better

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of BSE in Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University

Application Fee 50

How to Apply for Bachelor of BSE in Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University

We offer two pathways to apply for admission. To get started, submit either the Common Application or MyJefferson Application. Our application fee is $50.

The Admissions Committee emphasizes a holistic review process that examines the entirety of an applicant's academic aptitude, motivation, problem-solving skills, leadership potential and life experiences.

Transcripts: Official high school transcripts are required. Official transcripts may be submitted electronically by your school counselor to [email protected] or sent by postal mail to the address below.
Letter of Recommendation: Submit one letter of reference that provides insight into your academic competence. A reference from a teacher or counselor is encouraged. You will be prompted to provide recommender information when submitting your application for admission.
Personal Essay: Submit a writing sample to share more information about yourself. Some programs require applicants to address a specific topic and submit a supplemental essay so please carefully review the instructions and prompts when submitting your application.
Portfolio (Optional): Students applying to a Jefferson design program are encouraged, but not required, to submit a portfolio of their creative works.
Healthcare Experience (Optional): Students applying to an Accelerated Dual Degree program in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or Physician Assistant Studies are encouraged, but not required, to submit a summary of any health-related activities, community service, shadowing or internship hours that you have achieved. Please review the instructions when prompted within the application.

Bachelor of BSE in Engineering at Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University

United States of America, Philadelphia