Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Research

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a Master of Science (MS) Mechanical Engineering degree with a named option in Research. The MS Mechanical Engineering: Research degree program takes approximately two years to complete. This program has a significant research component giving students valuable hands-on research experience. Broad research themes within the department include: biomechanics, computational engineering and design, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, and robotics, controls and sensing. Excellent research facilities are available for specialized research within these broad areas for studies in: biomechanics, combustion, computational design, controls, cryogenics, dynamics and vibrations, fluid dynamics, fluid power, geometric modeling and prototyping, heat and mass transfer, internal combustion engines, laser diagnostics, manufacturing processes, mechanics, mechatronics, polymer and composites processing, powertrain control, robotics, solar energy, and more.

International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited US bachelor's degree.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering prefers a 3.2/4.0 GPA. The minimum GPA to be reviewed by the admission committee is 3.0/4.0.
Minimum TOEFL requirement- 92 internet (iBT), 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement- 7.0
Minimum IELTS Indicator requirement- 7.0