Program Overview
The Mechanical Engineering at Cornell University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ithaca, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- biomedical mechanics
- dynamics and control
- energy and sustainability
- fluid dynamics
- micro- and nanoscale engineering
- solid mechanics and materials
- thermal science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelor\'s degree in engineering or the physical sciences. All applicants must submit GRE general test scores. Submission of GRE subject test scores in engineering, mathematics, or physics is strongly recommended.
- all Graduate School Requirements, including the TOEFL Exam for Non-Native English Applicants
- three recommendations
- GRE general test
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 48,900 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cornell University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Cornell University
Cornell University
Ithaca, United States
private and statutory land-grant research university in Ithaca, New York, USA
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
