Overview

Who You'll Work With

In the Mechanical Engineering program of Michigan Technological University students work side-by-side with faculty and industry on initiatives that range from nanotechnology to space systems. Our department is one of the largest in the nation, with more than 40 full-time faculty members and 380 graduate students. Our annual research expenditures exceed $13 million, funded by industry, the National Science Foundation, NASA, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and many others.

Where You'll Work

Cutting-edge laboratories will be your second home. Our extensive facilities include the Alternative Energy Research Building, the Nonlinear and Autonomous Systems Lab, the Human-Interactive Robotics Lab, the Ion Space Propulsion Lab, and the Human-Centered Monitoring Lab—to name a few.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Engineering Communication

Continuum Mechanics/Elasticity

Nanoscale Science and Technology

Advanced Mechanics of Matls

Experimental Stress Analysis

Finite Element and Variational Methods in Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Houghton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related technical field - Students with degrees in other fields may be required to take preparatory courses

2 Letters of Recommendation (waived for Michigan Tech undergrads)

Résumé / Curriculum vitae

Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

GRE not required

No Additional Documents Accepted

TOEFL: Recommended Score of 90 iBT

IELTS: Recommended Score of 6.5 overall

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30039 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30039 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30039 USD / year

≈ 30039 USD / year

Additional Details

International students are charged an International Surcharge fee of $250 per semester.

Living costs

Houghton

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Who You'll Work With

Where You'll Work

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Houghton

Financing

Funding

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