Mechanical Engineering
Program Information:
Program Statement:
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We want to thank you for the opportunity to learn about your career goals and research interests and to highlight how our program can meet your needs.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) offers two major research degrees: a master of science (M.S.) or a doctoral degree (Ph.D.). Our graduate programs offer you the opportunity to pursue cutting-edge research directed at addressing global needs that positively impact society and individual lives. You will work closely with our accomplished faculty in state-of-the-art facilities to achieve scientific breakthroughs and innovative engineering solutions in core ME disciplines. The professional independence, creativity and leadership you will explore in our program will provide you with a rewarding educational experience highly sought after by industry and academia.
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Online Master of Engineering (M.Engr.)
- Predictive Plant Phenomics (Ph.D.)
- Health
- Computational Sciences
- Fluids
- Multi-scale Engineering
- Systems
- Energy
Learning Goals:
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding and expertise in one or more focus areas of Mechanical Engineering.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to develop and demonstrate a strong theoretical and/or experimental and/or computational background through their research projects.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to discuss and apply an understanding of the current literature in mechanical engineering and related disciplines.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to identify fundamental research problems and propose innovative solutions to these problems.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to plan and execute an original research project, analyze the relevant findings, and organize their results into a coherent argument.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to organize research findings into a coherent thesis and will produce scholarship (articles and/or books and/or conference paper) that appear in peer-reviewed venues.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to present and defend their research findings effectively through oral and written presentations and through the development of supporting materials.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to effectively communicate in written, verbal, and nonverbal methods to a broad range of audiences, including the ability to describe complex and technical materials or concepts.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to demonstrate an understanding of current societal issues, particularly related to the mechanical engineering field.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the thoughtful consideration of fundamental principles of ethical professional conduct.
- Graduates with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the thoughtful consideration of fundamental principles of ethical professional conduct.
Program Contact:
Contact: Ann Hawkins
Phone: 515-294-0838
E-mail Address:
Phone: 515-294-0838
E-mail Address:
Mailing Address:
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If you do not have the ability to upload supplemental materials to your application please email a PDF to megradapp@iastate.edu. Please no paper materials.
Admission Requirements:
Graduate College Requirements:
Program Specific Requirements:
- 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
- Academic Records/Transcripts
- Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
- Proof of English Proficiency.
- Materials Needed: resume, statement of purpose, three (3) letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts, and official GRE scores if available (sent by testing agency). The Pre-Application is free and does not require resume, LOR, or transcripts. All items are required for the full admission application.
- Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent required. Research experience is a recommended qualification. At this time, to complete the Master of Engineering in ME degree online, you must reside within the United States.
- Master of Engineering applicants are not required to submit GRE scores. GRE scores are encouraged for research-based MS and PhD degree applicants
- Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research and Research Programs
- International Students - Graduate Application Instructions
- U.S. Students - Graduate Application Instructions
- Program Requires GRE: No
- Program Requires GMAT: No
- Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
- Financial Statement: Application
- English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) 550 TOEFL Internet (iBT) 79 IELTS 6.5 PTE 53 Duolingo (approved through spring 2025) 105
Application Information:
Application Deadlines:
- Research based MS and PhD degree
February 7 for Fall Admissions and September 1 for Spring Admissions;
Coursework only M. Eng. Degree
July 15 for Fall and December 1 for Spring admissions.
For full consideration, all materials must be submitted by the deadline.
Application Details:
This program is open to domestic and international students.
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