Amherst Center , Massachusetts , United States
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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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme 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
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Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 907 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 80
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
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
20080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10040 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
National
20080 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10040 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months. -
In-State
9342 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4671 USD per semester and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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