Overview

Students may choose concentrations in such areas as energy conversion, advanced modeling and simulation, solid mechanics and dynamics, advanced manufacturing, robotics and controls, and biomedical applications. Mechanical Engineering is offered at South Dakota State University.

Is it for you?

This program will be a good fit if you:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Interested in diving deeper into an engineering application
Want to conduct research in the field
Are a creative problem solver
Work well independently and as part of a team

Career Opportunities

Scientist in a national laboratory
Researcher in industrial research and development
Engineering project manager
Teacher or researcher at a university
Mechanical engineer
Design engineer
Test engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Product engineer
Entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Optics

Physics

General Engineering
Civil Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brookings, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The application must include the application fee, all post-secondary transcripts, degree certificate, and other materials as required by specific programs before processing of the application will begin.

Master’s degree applicants must have an approved Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (except in approved/accelerated programs). Domestic, international or non-degree seeking students may submit an application online.

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

20190 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20190 USD / year

≈ 20190 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10500 USD / year

≈ 10500 USD / year

Living costs

Brookings

United States

1085 - 1888 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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Overview

Is it for you?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Brookings

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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