Overview

Ranked #1 in the country by US News and World Report, Purdue University’s online Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is exactly what you need to take your career to the next level!

Overview

Put Purdue's rich legacy of research and innovation to work for you, and earn a graduate degree that will help you take the next giant leap in your engineering career.

Since 1869, Purdue has been building the technology that moves the world forward. Boilermaker engineers are pioneers in nearly every industry, from manufacturing and automotive to biotech and aerospace. They have a sound understanding of engineering fundamentals, and they use their skills to create new innovations and real-world applications.

In just 30 credit hours, you can develop in-depth knowledge in your chosen field, and learn from the same world-renowned faculty who teach on Purdue's campus. Since Mechanical Engineering is such a broad field with many applications, you can choose specializations uniquely suited to your goals -- whether it’s fluid mechanics, nanotechnology, computational simulations, or system design.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics
Optimization in Aerospace Engineering
Fluid Mechanics
Computational Aerodynamics
Intermediate Aerodynamics
Hypersonic Aerothermodynamics
Orbit Mechanics
Spacecraft Electric Propulsion

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 60 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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General requirements

Official transcripts from all universities attended
Academic Statement of Purpose
Personal History Statement
Resume
Three recommendation letters.
Official English Proficiency Scores

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Out-of-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28500 USD / year

≈ 28500 USD / year

Funding

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