Program Overview
The Mechanical Engineering at University of Colorado Denver is a MSc programme in Engineering, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,315 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 571 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Denver, 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
- Plan I -Students following Plan I (thesis option) take 24 semester hours of formal course work plus 6 semester hours of thesis work.
- Plan II - Students following Plan II (project option) take 27 semester hours of formal course work plus a 3 semester hour final project requiring a report.
- Plan III - Students following Plan III (10-course option) take 30 semester hours of formal course work plus a final comprehensive exam.
- Thermal Sciences
- Mechanics
- General Mechanical Engineering
- (Numerical Methods for Engineers)
- (Analytical Methods for Engineers)
- (Viscous Flow)
- (Advanced Heat Transfer)
- (Finite Element Analysis)
- (Analytical Methods for Engineers)
- (Dynamics)
- (Intro to Continuum Mechanics)
- (Analytical Methods for Engineers)
- (Dynamics)
- (Numerical Methods for Engineers)
- (Viscous Flow)
- (Intro to Continuum Mechanics)
- (Advanced Heat Transfer)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Application Fee
- Official Transcripts: Request each academic institution that you have previously attended to submit an official transcript
- Letters of Recommendation
- GRE Scores: Applicants must submit evidence of adequate preparation for graduate study by either (a) submitting official GRE scores, or (b) documenting an earned bachelor\xc2\x92s degree with a GPA of 3.00 or higher from an institution accredited by a U.S. accreditation body, or an earned master\xc2\x92s degree with a GPA of 3.50 or higher from an institution accredited by a U.S. accreditation body.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,315 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 571 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 1,315 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 571 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Colorado Denver 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 University of Colorado at Denver
University of Colorado at Denver
Denver, United States
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