Overview

The Mechanical Engineering M.Sc. at Florida State University provides a comprehensive platform for students to master the analysis, design, and control of complex modern systems. This programme is specifically designed to bridge the gap between theoretical engineering principles and practical, high-level industrial applications. Graduates are equipped with the technical expertise required to excel in competitive sectors including automotive, aerospace, and biomedical engineering.

Why Mechanical Engineering at Florida State University?

Students benefit from a vibrant intellectual environment supported by world-class research centres and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. The university maintains a strong emphasis on forefront areas of modern engineering, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant to current societal and industrial challenges. Key institutional strengths include:

Access to the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
Collaboration with the Center for Intelligent Systems, Control, and Robotics for advanced mechatronics study.
Expert mentorship from faculty members who are internationally recognised leaders in their respective research fields.
A multi-cultural learning environment that fosters diverse perspectives and innovative problem-solving.
Strong links to the Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics and Energy (AME) centre for hands-on technical development.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 21129 per year
National fee: USD 21129 per year
Local fee: USD 8628 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured to provide deep technical knowledge across thermal-fluid systems, structural materials, and dynamic mechatronic systems. Modules may include:

Experimental and Numerical Aerodynamics
Dynamics and Controls
Fluid Dynamics and Propulsion
Thermal Transport Sciences
Mechanics of Materials and Structures
Quantum Science & Engineering
Mechatronics
Alternative Energy
Smart Materials

Careers with Mechanical Engineering

This postgraduate degree prepares individuals for high-level professional roles across a variety of technical and academic sectors. Graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers in research and development, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. The programme focuses on developing the skills necessary for roles in:

Aerospace and aeronautics industries, focusing on propulsion and structural design.
The automotive sector, specifically in thermal-fluid systems and vehicle dynamics.
Biomedical engineering firms requiring expertise in mechanical systems and materials.
Energy organisations specialising in sustainable technologies and fuel-cell development.
Academic institutions as research faculty or specialised engineering scientists.
Robotics and intelligent systems design for automated manufacturing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Dynamics

Advanced Control Systems

Multivariable Control

Adaptive Controls

Heat Transfer

Convective Heat Transfer

Fluid Mechanics

Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics

Continuum Mechanics

Theory of Elasticity

Advanced Materials

Solid Mechanics and Electromagnetics of Continuous Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or any engineering discipline, applied biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, materials science, mathematics, applied mathematics, physics and applied physics. If you do not have an BS degree in engineering or in one of the approved science fields listed above you may not be eligible for admission to the graduate program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21129 USD / year

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Out-of-State

21129 USD / year

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In-State

8628 USD / year

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Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

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