International Graduate Degree Partnerships

Watson College has forged partnerships with various universities around the globe to set up programming for students of both institutions.

Several of the partnerships have been established specifically to create 3+2, 3.5+1.5, 2.5+1.5, 1+1 and other programs.

These programs provide partnership students the opportunity to study at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ for a shortened period of time. This ensures that the student gets academic experience in two cultures, which can open up even more opportunities for the students.

To learn more, select your university from the list below to see the program options available.

  • China

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to CUEB bachelor’s students whose average GPA is at least 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS in industrial and systems engineering at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ University

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to WUT bachelor’s students from industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial equipment and control engineering, safety engineering, and logistics engineering with a GPA of 80/100 to apply to pursue a MS in industrial and systems engineering at ßÙßÇÂþ»­
    • 3+2 Program: Open to WUT bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue an MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in Watson College at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

     

    • 3+2 Program: Open to XMU bachelor’s students majoring in biomedical engineering who have completed 5 semesters in the School of Medical Imaging at XMU whose average GPA is among the top 30% to apply to pursue a MS in biomedical engineering at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to CULR Bachelor of Engineering in Safety Engineering students with a GPA of 80/100 to apply to pursue a MS in industrial and systems engineering at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ University
  • India

    • 2.5+1.5 Program: Open to Christ University BSc data science and BSc economics and analytics students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS in systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­
    • 1+1 Program: Open to students pursuing a MSc data science or MSc economics and analytics at Christ University with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS in systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to KARE bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus) or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to MAHE bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­
    • Seamless Enrollment Program: Open to MAHE graduate students enrolled in its master of engineering programs (artificial intelligence and machine learning, big data analytics, cloud computing, cyber security, embedded systems, and vlsi design) who have completed one year of study with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in Watson College at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to NMIMS bachelor’s students in good standing to apply to pursue an MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to PSG College of Technology bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, industrial and systems engineering, or mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus) at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to REC bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to SASTRA bachelor’s students in good standing to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to SVES bachelor’s students whose GPA is at least 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue an MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to SRM bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to VIT-AP bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­
    • 2.5+1.5 Program: Open to VIT-AP bachelor’s students in the BSc data science program with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS in systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 1+1 Program: Open to VIT-Bangalore MSc students to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in computer science, healthcare systems, industrial and systems engineering, information systems, or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to VIT-Bhopal bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

    • 3.5+1.5 Program: Open to VIT-Vellore bachelor’s students with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or among the top 40%, to apply to pursue a MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, healthcare systems engineering, industrial and systems engineering, mechanical engineering (design and manufacturing area of focus), or systems science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­
    • 4.5+1.5 Program: Open to VIT-Vellore Integrated Masters Software Engineering program students in good standing to apply to pursue a MS in computer science at ßÙßÇÂþ»­
  • Mexico

    • 3.5+2 Program: Open to University of Monterrey bachelor’s students with a GPA above 88/100 to apply to pursue an MS degree program appropriate to their academic background in biomedical engineering or industrial and systems engineering at ßÙßÇÂþ»­
  • Morocco

    • 2 + 2.5 + 1.5 Program: Open to students who have completed 2 years at a CPGE center and are currently in their 5th semester at Mohammed V with a GPA of 80/100 to apply to pursue a MS in industrial and systems engineering at ßÙßÇÂþ»­

Each program has its own application process and timeline, but there are some commonalities across programs. You can review the application instructions below.

1. Submit the online application and all required application materials.

Please note: There is no separate application for the international partnership programs. You will complete the standard application. Please be sure to mention your program (3+2, 3.5+1.5, etc.) in your statement of purpose.

  • You will need a valid email address to create an online application.
  • Upload all required application materials for your program to the online application.
    • Scan and upload the files with care, making sure they are clear, legible and complete. The graduate admissions committee will receive the files you scan and upload.
    • Preferred file format is PDF. Other accepted file formats include .doc, .docx, .rtf, .jpg and .tif.
    • Do not mail hard (paper) copies of any application materials unless specifically requested by the Graduate School.
  • Pay the $75 (USD) non-refundable graduate degree program application fee.
    • You can use a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card. Your credit card bill serves as your receipt.
    • If your department has granted you an application fee waiver, please ask your department to contact Watson Graduate Recruitment and Admissions with your name and email address. The staff will process the waiver and contact you to confirm the fee has been waived. 

Review these reminders before you apply:

2. Submit official test scores electronically.

If you have not already sent your test scores to ßÙßÇÂþ»­, submit your TOEFL/IELTS/PTE Academic/Duolingo scores. Note that it can take as long as two full weeks for the testing agency to process your order and deliver your scores to ßÙßÇÂþ»­ University.

  • GRE test scores 

    GRE test scores are waived for all students who are admitted to any of our partnership programs.

    However, GRE may be requested if a student does not meet the minimum GPA requirement per the partnership agreement.

  • Proof of English proficiency 

    We require any one of the following exams as proof of English proficiency for admission.

    • TOEFL iBT: Watson College requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based test (iBT). TOEFL iBT MyBest scores are accepted. Depending on your location, the TOEFL may be either Internet-based or paper-based. To learn more or register for the test, visit the . To submit a score report, use ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s code: 2535.
    • TOEFL Essentials: Watson College requires a minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 9. TOEFL Essentials MyBest scores are accepted. To learn more or register for the test, visit the . To submit a score report, use ßÙßÇÂþ»­'s code: 2535.
    • IELTS: Watson College requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no band below 5.0. To learn more or register for the test, visit the . Requests for IELTS score delivery to ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Graduate School must be submitted directly to the test center where you took the IELTS test.
    • PTE Academic: Watson College requires a minimum PTE Academic score of 53. To learn more or register for the test, visit the . To submit a score report, select "ßÙßÇÂþ»­ - State University of New York" from the score delivery menu.
    • Duolingo English Test: Watson College requires a minimum Duolingo score of 105. To learn more or register for the test, visit the . To submit a score report, select "ßÙßÇÂþ»­ (SUNY)" from the list of institutions.

3. Submit any application materials that you were not able to upload to the online application.

If you have trouble with adding materials to your application, email them to the Office of Graduate Recruitment and Admissions at gradadmission@binghamton.edu.

  • Use "Additional Application Materials - [Student's Name]" in the subject line.
  • Include your application materials as attachments. The preferred file format is PDF. Other accepted file formats include .doc, .docx, .rtf, .jpg, and .tif.
  • Include your full name (as you used in the online application), your date of birth, the program to which you applied, and the semester in which you expect to start graduate studies at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ in the body of the message.

4. Receive your admissions decision.

Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email from the Graduate School. (Add "gradadmission@binghamton.edu" to your email address book or contact list. Don't forget to check your spam folder!) If you have been accepted, you will also receive an admission letter.

5. Come to ßÙßÇÂþ»­!

Here's what to expect.

  • 4.5+1.5
    • During the first semester at ßÙßÇÂþ»­, the student will take two graduate courses and complete a capstone project of the home institution.
    • During the summer session, the student will take 2 graduate courses.
    • During the second semester, the student will take three graduate courses and thesis credits for thesis option or four graduate courses for project option.
    • During the final semester, the student will take two graduate courses and thesis credits for thesis option or two graduate courses and project credits for project option.

    Please note:

    • Only students who complete all requirements for a master's degree will be awarded the degree.
    • Students who do not achieve required minimum grades (GPA 3.0 out of 4.0) or who choose to enroll for fewer courses in one or more semesters may take longer to complete the degree program.

    ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Program Costs (2023-24)

    • Total program tuition: $32,703 (33 credits) to $35,676 (36 credits)
    • Health Insurance: $4,063 (3 semesters)
    • Fees: $3,705 (3 semesters)
    • Living costs: $17,100 ($950 per month)
    • Other expenses:
      • Fees related to SEVIS/Form I-20 and obtaining F-1 non-immigration student visa: $350 (SEVIS) and $185 (F1 Visa)
      • Books, laboratory fees, and supplies
      • Airfare and other transportation costs
  • 3.5+1.5 / 2.5+1.5
    • During the first semester at ßÙßÇÂþ»­, the student will complete their undergraduate final year project of the home university and take graduate courses.
    • If a student satisfies the following two conditions after the first semester at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ University, the student will be allowed to continue the MS degree program:
      • The first semester GPA at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is at least 3.0/4.0 (B).
      • Successfully receive the bachelor's degree at the home university.
    • During the second semester, the student will take graduate courses and thesis credits for thesis option or project credits for project option or additional courses for coursework option (if available).
    • During the final semester, the student will take graduate courses and thesis credits for thesis option or project credits for project option or additional courses for coursework option (if available).

    Please note:

    • Only students who complete all requirements for a master's degree will be awarded the degree.
    • Students who do not achieve required minimum grades (GPA 3.0 out of 4.0) or who choose to enroll for fewer courses in one or more semesters may take longer to complete the degree program.
    • The coursework option is not available in all degree programs.

    ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Program Costs (2023-24)

    • Total program tuition: $32,703 (33 credits) to $35,676 (36 credits)
    • Health Insurance: $4,063 (3 semesters)
    • Fees: $3,705 (3 semesters)
    • Living costs: $17,100 ($950 per month)
    • Other expenses:
      • Fees related to SEVIS/Form I-20 and obtaining F-1 non-immigration student visa: $350 (SEVIS) and $185 (F1 Visa)
      • Books, laboratory fees, and supplies
      • Airfare and other transportation costs
  • 3+2 / 3.5+2
    • During the first semester at ßÙßÇÂþ»­, the student will complete their undergraduate graduation project of the home university (if required) and take graduate courses.
    • During the second semester, the student will take graduate courses.
    • If a student satisfies the following two conditions after the first year at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ University, the student will be allowed to continue the MS degree program:
      • The first year GPA at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is at least 3.0 (B).
      • Successfully receive the bachelor's degree at the home university.
    • During the final year, the student will take graduate courses and complete either a thesis or a project.

    Please note:

    • Only students who complete all requirements for a master's degree will be awarded the degree.
    • Students who do not achieve required minimum grades (GPA 3.0 out of 4.0) or who choose to enroll for fewer courses in one or more semesters may take longer to complete the degree program.

    ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Program Costs (2023-24)

    • Total program tuition: $32,703 (33 credits) to $35,676 (36 credits)
    • Health Insurance: $5,136 (4 semesters)
    • Fees: $4,940 (4 semesters)
    • Living costs: $22,800 ($950 per month)
    • Other expenses:
      • Fees related to SEVIS/Form I-20 and obtaining F-1 non-immigration student visa: $350 (SEVIS) and $185 (F1 Visa)
      • Books, laboratory fees, and supplies
      • Airfare and other transportation costs
  • 2 + 2.5 + 1.5
    • During the first semester at ßÙßÇÂþ»­, the student will complete the undergraduate final year project and take graduate courses.
    • If a student satisfies the following two conditions after the first semester at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ University, the student will be allowed to continue the MS degree program:
      • The first semester GPA at ßÙßÇÂþ»­ is at least 3.0/4.0 (B).
      • Successfully receive the bachelor's degree at the home university.
    • During the second semester, the student will take graduate courses and thesis credits for thesis option or only graduate courses for project option.
    • During the final semester, the student will take graduate courses and thesis credits for thesis option or graduate courses and project credits for project option.

    Please note:

    • Only students who complete all requirements for a master's degree will be awarded the degree.
    • Students who do not achieve required minimum grades (GPA 3.0 out of 4.0) or who choose to enroll for fewer courses in one or more semesters may take longer to complete the degree program.

    ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Program Costs (2023-24)

    • Total program tuition: $32,703 (33 credits) to $35,676 (36 credits)
    • Health Insurance: $4,063 (3 semesters)
    • Fees: $3,705 (3 semesters)
    • Living costs: $17,100 ($950 per month)
    • Other expenses:
      • Fees related to SEVIS/Form I-20 and obtaining F-1 non-immigration student visa: $350 (SEVIS) and $185 (F1 Visa)
      • Books, laboratory fees, and supplies
      • Airfare and other transportation costs
  • 1+1
    • 1+1 program curricula vary depending on the program. Please consult the director of graduate studies for the program for more information.
    • Only students who complete all requirements for a master's degree will be awarded the degree.
    • Students who do not achieve required minimum grades (GPA 3.0 out of 4.0) or who choose to enroll for fewer courses in one or more semesters may take longer to complete the degree program.

    ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Program Costs (2023-24)

    • Total program tuition: $23,790 (24 credits)
    • Health Insurance: $2,708 (2 semesters)
    • Fees: $2,476 (2 semesters)
    • Living costs: $11,400 ($950 per month)
    • Other expenses:
      • Fees related to SEVIS/Form I-20 and obtaining F-1 non-immigration student visa: $350 (SEVIS) and $185 (F1 Visa)
      • Books, laboratory fees, and supplies
      • Airfare and other transportation costs