Overview

Mechanical engineers are involved in research and development, design, manufacturing, and technical sales of a variety of products. The Mechanical Engineering programme is offered by the University at Buffalo.

Key Features

Requires successful completion of 30 graduate credit hours

Must maintain at least 3.0 GPA throughout program

Program formats:
- All course option (30 credit hours of coursework)
- Project option (27 credit hours of coursework, plus 3 credit hour project)
- Thesis option (24-27 credit hours of coursework, plus 3-6 credit hour thesis)

Major advisor plays important role for Project and Thesis options

Full-time status: Requires twelve credit hours per semester (nine credit hours if serving as TA/GA/RA)

Program duration: Typically three to four semesters

Informal courses: Up to six credit hours are permitted

Programme Structure

Thesis

The thesis may cover a variety of activities, including theoretical and experimental investigations, practical design projects, and the like.

Three people, qualified to render judgment in the area involved, constitute the thesis examination committee: the advisor plus two other faculty members. Non-MAE faculty can serve as a co-advisor or committee members, provided they have a Graduate School appointment.

The candidate makes an oral presentation at which the examination committee is present in addition to other interested faculty and students.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Application

Transcripts

GRE & TOEFL Scores

Statement of Purpose Essay

Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Online Recommendation Letters

Application Fee

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25740 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25740 USD / year

≈ 25740 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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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Funding

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The Presidential Fellowship offers outstanding prospective graduate students an elite fellowship package to the top 10% incoming enrolled doctoral students each academic year. This competitive package pays a stipend of up to $43,000 USD per year for up to 4 years and includes summer support. This award also includes a full tuition waiver of $11,310 USD for New York State Residents and $23,100 USD for Non-Residents bringing the total package of support to $54,310-$66,100 dollars per year.

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