Overview

Choose from a thesis-based or project-based plan, in which you will conduct original research. Focus areas include:

Thermo/Fluids

Materials/Manufacturing

Dynamics/Control

Mechanical design and analysis

Key Features

The Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Minnesota offers:

Research supervision

Excellent facilities and equipment

A collaborative learning environment

Faculty expertise and advice

This degree is intended for students with a research emphasis. There are two options for completing an MSME degree, a thesis option (Plan A) and a project option (Plan B).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytic Techniques in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced Dynamics and Control

Advanced Thermal Fluid Sciences

Advanced Mechanics of Materials

Heat and Mass Transfer

Machine Design

Pipeline Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Duluth, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the graduate program in Mechanical Engineering (ME), applicants must have earned a B.S. degree in mechanical or industrial engineering with a grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Personal Statement (limit to one page)

Diversity Statement (limit to one page)

CV or Resume - Please list your technical publications and conference presentations. CV or resume should be uploaded in the Materials section.

Unofficial transcripts - If admitted, the University will then require official transcripts.

Proof of English Language Proficiency - Required only for international applicants where native language is not English (see tab below for more information)

Two letters of recommendation - Not required from current UMD MIE undergraduate students unless applying for the Integrated Undergraduate Graduate (IUG) program.

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

35162 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35162 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22890 USD / year

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Living costs

Duluth

United States

965 - 1380 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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