Program Overview Mechanical Engineering M.S.Mechanical Engineering Ph.D.Certificate

Why Study Mechanical Engineering?

Be at the forefront of cutting edge research in the expansive field of Mechanical Engineering. Internationally recognized faculty will guide your research and discoveries using advanced technologies to benefit society.

UMBC’s Mechanical Engineering Department will prepare you to contribute, enhance, and help shape our rapidly evolving technological society. We offer an undergraduate program leading to a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and graduate M.S. and Ph.D. programs that also lead to respective degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Become an expert in the production and usage of heat and mechanical power, and play a critical role in the advancement of transformative new technologies in our dynamic world.

At a Glance

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Which Program is Right for You?

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Acquire both depth and breadth of knowledge in mechanical engineering concepts, while tailoring your degree to meet your career goals. Students can choose from two degree pathways—thesis or non-thesis.

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Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Master the skills and knowledge needed for a career as an independent researcher in mechanical engineering.

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Certificate in Computational Thermal/Fluid Dynamics

UMBC’s Computational Thermal Fluid Dynamics Certificate provides focused training in advanced fluid mechanics and heat transfer, ideal for engineers seeking specialized skills in computational analysis.

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Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Start Your Graduate Admissions Application

Applying to UMBC’s graduate programs is easy, safe, and secure. You can apply online as a degree seeking, non-degree seeking, or certificate student. Our online applications are managed by our trusted partner, CollegeNET. When you Apply Online, you can create an account, submit your application information and pay the $50 application fee by credit card over a secure internet connection. Already start an application? Finish up

Check application decisions (6-8 weeks)

Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

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Contact Information

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Mailing Address

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Admissions Staff

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