Program Overview
The Mechanical Engineering at University of Maryland Baltimore County 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
- Tuition: USD 20,286 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 13,194 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Baltimore, 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
All full-time graduate students pursuing the M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering at UMBC are advised to focus on the designated Core Curriculum within their first year of study.
Supplementary courses should be primarily from one of the four technical areas within the Mechanical Engineering Department. However, courses from other departments in the College of Engineering and from other branches of the physical, mathematical, or biological sciences may also be included to round out a student’s overall program of study.
All courses from outside the Mechanical Engineering Department must have prior approval of the student’s academic advisor and the Graduate Program Director (GPD).
400-level Mechanical Engineering courses may not be used toward this requirement. The course work plan may include a maximum of 6 approved transfer credits for graduate work undertaken at other accredited U.S. or foreign institutions.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admissions Requirements
- GRE General Test optional but highly recommended for students from ABET-accredited schools in the United States.
- Required for international students; TOEFL score of >500 (paper) or 80 (IBT).
- Undergraduate degree in mechanical, aerospace, environmental, or chemical engineering strongly recommended.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 20,286 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 13,194 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 20,286 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 13,194 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland Baltimore County 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 Maryland Baltimore County
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