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The School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering brings together great students and inspiring faculty on a campus equipped to promote innovation and excellence in its research endeavors. MIME has a strong commitment to recruit engineers who believe firmly in engineering for good.

Fully funded graduate research assistantships for highly qualified candidates are available across a number of projects.

If ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State is your preferred choice for graduate study, and you believe that you have superior qualifications, then we encourage you to apply. Admission is very competitive. The most successful applicants over the years:

• had GPAs above 3.50 on a 4.00 scale
• submitted a Statement of Purpose demonstrating alignment of their and their intended supervisor’s research
• had published as an author or co-author on academic publication(s)

Highly qualified applicants may be offered a graduate research assistantship or graduate teaching assistantship.

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Priority Deadline for Applications

If you are seeking a graduate assistantship, and wish to be included in the priority consideration pool, you must complete and submit the University application by December 15.

Each year, faculty win externally competitive research grants. These grants support graduate research assistant positions. When faculty are actively recruiting M.S. and/or Ph.D. students to work on projects funded by these grants, a brief synopsis of the research project will be listed on the webpage linked below.

Please note that not all faculty who are hiring have projects listed below. If you are considering graduate school, we encourage you to apply. Faculty who are hiring will reach out to you individually if your application is of interest to them.

Master of Science Mechanical Engineering student at ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State pursue one of the following degree paths:

Thesis
Students whose M.S. degree includes a thesis are involved in original mechanical engineering research or the novel application of existing mechanical engineering knowledge to a practical problem. A student’s research topic must be approved and supervised by their major professor and their work will be evaluated by their graduate committee. After successfully defending their thesis at a final oral examination, students will be required to register their research title with the Office of Graduate Education and upload to ScholarsArchive their thesis for approval and archiving.

Non-thesis
Students whose M.S. degree includes work not leading to a thesis, will fulfill the Graduate School’s research-in-lieu-of-thesis requirement by completing a project applying mechanical engineering knowledge and methods to a practical problem. A student’s project topic must be approved and supervised by their major professor and their work will be evaluated by their graduate committee. A project report will be presented at a final oral exam, but project reports are not reviewed or approved by the Office of Graduate Education.

Program Milestones

Strengthen your technical credentials with a Master of Engineering

The Master of Engineering (MEng) is a professional, coursework-only degree designed for individuals seeking practical skills and leadership roles in industry. The program does not require a thesis or research project, allowing students to focus on advanced coursework aligned with their professional goals and job-related skill development.

MEng vs. M.S. Degrees

The Master of Science (M.S.) degree is research-oriented and suited for students interested in advanced technical research or pursuing a Ph.D., typically requiring a thesis or research project. In contrast, the MEng is a course-based degree intended for students who want to apply advanced engineering knowledge in industry without completing a thesis. Read more about the difference between an MEng and an MS degree.

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MEng Degree Requirements

¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State’s MEng program requires 45 credits of advanced coursework, which may include core engineering courses, ethics, technical writing, and elective courses relevant to professional interests. Students typically develop a Program of Study with an advisor during their first term and complete a final portfolio in place of a final oral exam.

Mechanical MEng Program Milestones

Paying for your MEng

MEng students are generally self-funded. While all students may apply for graduate research or teaching assistantships, these opportunities are highly competitive and more commonly awarded to Ph.D. and M.S. students. Additional funding options include scholarships, grants, fellowships, loans, and employer tuition reimbursement programs. Learn more about paying for your MEng degree.

How to Apply

Apply to a Master of Engineering program online through the . MEng degree admission requirements basically align with the . This typically looks like having a four-year baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative B average. The GRE is not required for admission to an MEng degree.

Deadlines

The mechanical engineering MEng program admits students for a fall term start date.
Application deadline: January 31

Doctoral students in mechanical engineering generate new knowledge through original research. Dissemination of the new knowledge happens in the form of a doctoral thesis (dissertation). A student’s research topic must be approved and supervised by their major professor and their work will be evaluated by their graduate committee.

After successfully defending their dissertation at a final oral examination, students will be required to register their research title with the Graduate School and upload their thesis to ScholarsArchive for approval and archiving.

Program Milestones

To be eligible to earn a minor in Mechanical Engineering students must have previously taken at least one course in each of the following preparatory areas: linear algebra, calculus-based statistics, engineering economy and computer programming.  Courses for the minor in may be taken on 100 percent on campus or a combination of on campus and online.