Overview

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering prepares you for advanced practice or master’s-level thesis research. Students with assistantships are required to complete a thesis. Other students may elect either the thesis or nonthesis option. All coursework must have the approval of the academic advisor.

Concentrations

You may pursue the MS in Mechanical Engineering without a concentration or choose one of the following concentrations:

Material science

Mechanics and design

Thermofluids

Mechatronics

Unique features

Choose the general mechanical engineering curriculum or select from four concentrations.

Accomplished faculty hold numerous national recognitions and professional society awards.

Northeastern’s location in Boston affords a vast number of collaborations with other nearby academic institutions, hospital facilities, and tech firms.

Northeastern has 12 department research themes and annual federal funding.

Northeastern is an R1 (top-tier) research institution.

Students have the opportunity to participate in Northeastern’s leading cooperative education program to gain up to eight months of professional experience.

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering can be combined with a graduate certificate from the College of Engineering or the Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical Methods for Mechanical Engineers

Solar Thermal Engineering

Gas Turbine Combustion

Aerodynamics

Statistical Thermodynamics

Multiscale Flow and Transport Phenomena

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Final Deadline: International Students Inside the US - July 1 for Fall

International Students Inside the US - December 1 for Spring

Language

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed online application form

Two letters of recommendation

Transcripts from all institutions attended

The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)

Statement of purpose

Resumé

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Undergraduate degree in engineering or applied physics

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31632 USD / year

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Out-of-State

31632 USD / year

≈ 31632 USD / year
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In-State

31632 USD / year

≈ 31632 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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