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Mechanical Engineering has long been one of the most sought-after disciplines in engineering. Our graduate program gives students the tools to expand their understanding of the fundamentals in this robust field while introducing them to modern technologies including: robotics (including medical robotics); machine learning; energy and environmental engineering; fiber optics; and additive manufacturing. We focus on providing our graduates with the skills they need to advance their career in the public or private sector.

Master of Engineering students choose to focus in either General Mechanical or Energy and the Environment, but can explore the wide gamut of the University of Maryland’s engineering expertise with a number of technical electives. Students benefit from the wide scope of expertise from distinguished University of Maryland faculty, as well as adjunct faculty who are well-versed in practical applications.

The program is designed specifically for working engineers and technical professionals who are looking to broaden their skills and knowledge without interrupting their career.

Admission Requirements

Requirements specific to the mechanical engineering program include:

A bachelor's degree, GPA of 3.0 or better, in a STEM field from an accredited institution.
Successful completion of all of the following courses (or their equivalent):
- Math: Calculus I, II, and III, and Differential Equations
- Engineering: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer
Program specializations also require completion of the following courses (or their equivalent):
- Energy & the Environment: no additional courses beyond those listed above
- General Mechanical: Dynamics, Strength of Materials/Structural Mechanics, Vibrations, and Controls

For a complete list of admission requirements, visit the Application Process page. Completed applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Degree Requirements

Master of Engineering: 30 Credits or 10 Courses

Students pursuing a Master of Engineering in mechanical engineering must choose between two areas of study: Energy and the Environment and General Mechanical. The standard course plan for each consists of five courses from the core area and five technical electives. Special programs can also be arranged for those students with broad interests in mechanical engineering. There is no research or thesis required for this degree.

Graduate Certificate in Engineering: 12 Credits or 4 Courses

Students pursuing this option typically complete four core courses in general mechanical or four core courses in energy and the environment.

Degree Planning Sheets

All students are expected to complete a preliminary course plan for their intended degree program (10-course for MEng or 4-course for GCEN) with the Senior Academic Advisor by the end of their first semester of study. The Degree Planning Sheet lists the core and technical elective requirements for each program, and all courses that are pre-approved for that program. Alternative technical electives must be approved by the same academic advisor.

Master of Engineering Planning Sheets:

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Planning Sheets:

Degree planning sheets for all academic programs can be found here.

For additional course information, please refer to the MAGE Course Catalog, where you can find course syllabi and/or course intro videos for ENPM and ENAI courses, as well as the Graduate School Catalog, where you can review the course descriptions for courses offered in the other engineering areas.

Tuition and Fees

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Program Content Advisor

Dr. Peter Sandborn

Professor
Keystone Professor
Director, MTech
Associate Chair for Academic Affairs
Director of Graduate Studies
Mechanical Engineering
Maryland Energy Innovation Institute
Center for Risk and Reliability

Admissions Contact

Emily Golub

Email mage@umd.edu for assistance

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Join us online or on campus to learn more about the University of Maryland Master of Engineering degree programs. Information covered in an Open House includes academic program options as well as application requirements and deadlines. Individuals attending will have the opportunity to ask questions about their program of interest. Admissions coordinators will be on hand to answer admission questions.

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