Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Pursuing a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering means advancing your expertise at a university recognized for academic excellence and career readiness. Our graduate program strengthens your foundation in mechanical engineering while providing opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research at a world-class institution. Explore our graduate course offerings today!

For working professionals, our evening-only, non-thesis option offers the flexibility to earn your degree part-time—without disrupting your career. Designed for those balancing work and education, this program allows students to take classes in the evenings, making it a convenient and practical path to career advancement.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants to the program must meet the general admission requirements of The University of Akron Graduate School.

• Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than engineering may be asked to take bridge-up coursework.
• No GRE scores are required for admission, but they can be an advantage if applying for an assistantship.
• Letters of recommendation are required only if applying for assistantship.

After submitting your application, please use the checklist in the student portal as a guide. If you would like to check your application status or make corrections, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@uakron.edu.

CURRICULUM GUIDES & COURSES

• Review our curriculum guide

SAMPLE TRACKS

• Review our sample tracks

CONTACT OUR GRADUATE STUDENT AMBASSADORS

Please reach out to our graduate student ambassadors to learn more about graduate life at UA. You can contact them at MEGrad@uakron.edu.