Overview
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley offers a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Potential research opportunities exist in combustion, nanotechnology, MEMS and NEMS, smart structures, biomechanics, biomaterials, robotics, mechatronics, acoustics and vibrations, materials science, materials engineering, solid mechanics, experimental heat transfer and fluid mechanics, thermal and dynamic testing and analysis of railroad rolling stock, and bearing condition monitoring.
Key Features
- Coursework is offered in areas including Mechanics and Design, Materials, and Thermal- fluid Sciences.
- Accredited, cutting-edge degree program
- Experienced, dedicated faculty
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Intermediate Engineering Analysis
- Fracture Mechanics
- Modeling of Physical Systems
- Viscous Flow
- Engineering Seminar
- Advanced Materials Engineering
- Corrosion Engineering
- Intermediate Biomaterials
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Rolling admission for national students.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering View 384 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Bachelor’s degree in another field with courses and/or experience that prepare the applicant for graduate work in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering, depending upon the track the student opts to follow.
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours.
- Three letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources.
- Letter of intent detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.
- Resume.
- GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral).
Tuition Fee
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International
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
15676 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7838 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
8332 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4166 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Texas City
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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