Overview

Mechanical engineers are the foundation of today’s technological world. To do so, we provide enhanced facilities and laboratories to create the best learning environment and we attract outstanding faculty and students. In this period of rapid technological change, the Woodruff School produces mechanical engineers who are vital to our future. This Mechanical Engineering program is offered at the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Objectives

To prepare students for successful careers in industry and/or academia and to promote and instill an ethic for lifelong learning;
To educate students in methods of advanced analysis, including the mathematical, computational, and experimental skills appropriate for professionals to use when solving problems;
To provide a substantial depth of knowledge in a particular field or sub-field of study that allows the student to be recognized as an expert;
To provide a breadth of knowledge in a minor field of study that fosters an awareness of and skill in interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving;
To develop the skills pertinent to the research process, including the students' ability to formulate problems, to synthesize and integrate information, to work collaboratively, to communicate effectively, and to publish the results of their research;
To promote a sense of scholarship, leadership, and service among our graduates.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Acoustics and Dynamics
AI and Informatics for ME (AI2ME)
Automation, Robotics, and Control
Bioengineering
CAE and Design
Fluid Mechanics
Heat Transfer, Combustion and Energy Systems
Manufacturing
Mechanics of Materials
Medical Physics
Micro and Nano Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

You must list and provide an unofficial transcript for every post-secondary institution you have attended regardless of whether you received a degree.
Test Scores
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Provide contact information for up to three recommenders, depending on the program’s specific requirements. Recommendations should come from either an academic or professional reference.
Citizenship and Residency (lawful presence for domestic and international applicants)
Statement of Purpose

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

8034 USD / year

≈ 8034 USD / year
Out-of-State

7812 USD / year

≈ 7812 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

3606 USD / year

≈ 3606 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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