Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers graduate programs of instruction and research leading to the degrees of master of science (thesis and non-thesis options), and doctor of philosophy.

Educational and research facilities are available to support graduate study in solid mechanics, experimental mechanics, electronic packaging and reliability, fracture and failure mechanics, robotics, vibrations, controls, dynamical systems, engineering design, additive manufacturing, friction-lubrication-wear, computer-aided design, fluid dynamics, transportation systems, conventional and renewable energy systems, thermal/fluid sciences, HVAC systems and nanotechnology applications.

Features

The applicant of the Mechanical Engineering Master from Auburn University must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an institution of recognized standing. If the applicant’s undergraduate degree is not closely related to mechanical engineering, an individualized plan of study will be developed to impart the critical skills inherent in the bachelor’s mechanical engineering program.

This typically includes completing a prescribed number of core undergraduate mechanical engineering courses in addition to the graduate requirements. All applicants must submit Graduate Record Examination scores for the General Test and will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Committee.

Programme Structure

The degree requires 30 credit hours of 6000-7000 level courses including 6 credit hours of MECH 7990 and 9 credits of graduate engineering/science technical elective courses.

A minimum of 15 credit hours of graded course work should be in mechanical engineering courses.

Substitution of courses from other engineering/science disciplines is permitted with prior approval when appropriate courses are unavailable in mechanical engineering.
All candidates must pass an oral defense of their written thesis including a comprehensive examination covering the major courses.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-21 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

International students should submit all materials at least 90 days before the first day of class and domestic students at least 45 days before the first day.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Auburn, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Those who hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an institution of recognized standing (transcripts required) are eligible.
Applicants with degrees in other science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines are encouraged to apply and may be required to complete undergraduate mechanical engineering courses before official admission into the graduate program.
A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required.
The GRE is required, or TOEFL scores for international students.
Additional coursework may be required as prerequisites upon faculty review and communicated with the student prior to official admission to the graduate program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Out-of-State

35986 USD / year

≈ 35986 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13306 USD / year

≈ 13306 USD / year

Living costs

Auburn

United States

850 - 1300 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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Credits

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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