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Graduate Programs

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Master of Science Program

Graduate students and Professor working on equipment and computer in Mechanical Engineering Lab.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is dedicated to delivering up-to-date, high-quality courses across a broad range of disciplines to meet the needs of both part- and full-time graduate students. These courses are concentrated in five emphasis areas:

  1. Dynamics and Controls
  2. Design and Manufacturing
  3. Mechanics and Materials
  4. Mechatronic Systems Engineering
  5. Thermofluids and Energy

Educational efforts are channeled to expand the skills of prospective and practicing engineers not only in understanding fundamentals but also in developing competence in analyzing engineering systems. The department offers graduate degrees at the Master's, Engineer's, and Doctorate levels, as well as Certificates.

Program Details

  • Certificate (Limit 16 units, non-degree program, option to apply to M.S. degree)
  • Open University (16 required units for completion, see program advisor units may be transferred to M.S. degree program)
  • Master's Degree (46 required units for completion)
  • Engineer's Degree (46 required units for completion, must have M.S. degree)
  • Ph.D. (72 required units for completion, must have M.S. degree)

For complete program details, please visit the Mechanical Engineering Department - Graduate site.

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Graduate Engineering Admissions
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Santa Clara, CA 95053

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