Overview

The Mechanical Engineering program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst offers two options:

The Thesis option

Coursework Only option

All M.S. students who choose the Thesis Option are required to plan and carry out a research, design, or development thesis (MIE 699) of nine credits, and 21 course credits.

Course Requirements for a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

In addition to the Graduate School requirements stated in the Graduate School Catalog, all M.S. students in the Mechanical Engineering program are required to take a minimum of four (4) Mechanical Engineering courses at the 600 or higher level. Overall at least 21 credits at the 600-level are required. All Graduate Students must register for the ME Graduate Seminar Course.

Programme Structure

The student must successfully complete at least 30 graduate (500 level or above) credits. Thesis or project credits do not count towards this total.

At least 21 credits must be at the 600 level or above.

At least 21 credits must be Mechanical and Industrial Engineering courses.

A maximum of 6 credits can be from an independent study.

The student must take at least four of the ME (not IE) courses at the 600-level or higher.

Credits that apply to any other degree program, with the exception of graduate certificate programs, cannot be applied to this degree.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 351 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must complete a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or complete an international degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education.

Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency.

Application Fee ($80)

Please submit your transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, undergraduate and graduate, where nine (9) or more credits were earned.

Personal Statement and Résumé

Most programs require a minimum of two letters of recommendation, but some programs require more.

Residency Statement

GRE or GMAT Scores

Tuition Fee

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International

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 12 months.
National

35714 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35714 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

17399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17399 USD per year during 12 months.

Regional Tuition: $31,727

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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