Mechanical Engineering (MS)

Time to Completion
2 Years

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Program Highlights

  • The program is designed to serve new engineering graduates who want to increase their depth of knowledge before entry into the engineering workforce. Engineers in business and industry who want to continue their formal engineering education at the postgraduate level, and Engineering graduates interested in research or pursuing a future doctorate.
  • Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering and who also plan on completing the MSME degree at Minnesota State Mankato may apply for the combined degree program. This option allows students to take classes that will count toward their MSME prior to completing the B.S.

Tuition and Fees     Graduate Assistantships

Application Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in the field of mechanical engineering (or closely related fields) or completion of pre-requisite coursework and/or written exam.
  • All candidates for entry to the MS mechanical program must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in a suitable undergraduate degree program.
  • Resume
  • Candidates from non-ABET accredited programs are also required to submit GRE scores.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

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Mechanical Engineering MS Application Deadlines

  U.S.-Based Applicants International Applicants
Fall Applicants July 1 May 1
Spring Applicants November 1 September 1
Summer Applicants April 1 N/A

Contact Us

Contact Mechanical Engineering MS Graduate Coordinator     Learn more about the College of Science, Engineering and Technology     Contact Graduate Studies