Program Overview
The Mechanical at University of Rhode Island is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 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 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 25,772 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,362 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kingston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mechanical 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
- Linear Control Systems
- Optimal Control Theory
- Advanced Kinematics
- Real-Time Monitoring and Control
- Vibration-Based Structural Health Monitoring
- Mechanical Engineering Systems
- Advanced Thermodynamics
- Heat Transfer
- Convection Heat Transfer
- Advanced Product Design for Manufacture
- Continuum Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Advanced Experimental Methods
- Computational Methods in Solid Mechanics
- Introduction to Systems Engineering
- Manufacturing Processes and Systems
- Industrial and Systems Engineering Capstone Design
- Operations Research: Deterministic Systems
- Operations Research: Stochastic Systems
- Production System Design
- Product Design for the Environment
- Project Planning and Management in Systems Engineering
- Quality Systems.
- Systems Simulation
- Advanced Statistical Methods for Research and Industry
- Production Control and Inventory Systems
- Advanced Materials Processing.
- Introduction to Computer-Aided Manufacturing
- Fundamentals of Machining
- Automatic Assembly Systems
- Manufacturing Systems: Analysis, Design, Simulation
- Advanced Metal Deformation Processes
- Advanced Product Design for Manufacture
- Design for Producibility
- Lean Systems
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A complete application file includes:
- Complete, submitted online Application Form
- Non-refundable application fee submitted via online application as a credit card payment or as an electronic check
- Personal statement (submitted via online application)
- College transcript(s) submitted via online application
- Letters of recommendation (2 or 3, depending on program; submitted online)
- Test score reports sent directly by the testing institution; the ETS institution code for the University of Rhode Island is 3919
- Individual Departments may require additional materials, including resumes, professional portfolios, and official reports of standardized tests. Please contact the Department directly for more information.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 25,772 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,362 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 25,772 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,362 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, United States
University of Rhode Island is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-02-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months