Program Overview
The Mechanical Engineering at University of Houston 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 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 474 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
- Location: Houston, 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
- Nine hours of thesis credits (the first three for MECE 6399, the remaining for MECE 7399).
- Three hours of graduate-level mathematics satisfied by the first course in one of these approved sequences:Methods of Applied Mathematics I, II; Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering I, II; Methods of Mathematical Physics I, II.
- At least nine hours from the MECE 6000-level or above, exclusive of the seminar (MECE 6111), research credits (MECE 6x98), and thesis credits.
- The remaining hours must be at the 6000-level or above from any department in the College of Engineering or the College of Natural Science and Mathematics.
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).
- a Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field, preferably from an accredited engineering program.
- a grade point average of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 on the last 60 semester credit hours attempted exclusive of grades received for activities such as seminars, physical education, industrial internships, etc.
- an adequate score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Texas law prohibits the definition of minimum acceptable scores on the GRE. However, 770 to 780 is a typical average score on the Quantitative section across all degree programs for an admission class.
- three letters of rec\xc2\xadommendation attesting to the student\xc2\x92s capacity to perform in the classroom and (for applicants to the thesis program) in a research capacity. A minimum of two letters should be from tenure-track faculty members who have observed the academic performance of the applicant.
- a statement of purpose.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 474 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 982 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 474 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Houston 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 Houston
University of Houston
Houston, United States
University of Houston is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Credits 30