MS Engineering Mechanics at Iowa State University

Programme overview

The graduate program in Engineering Mechanics offers advanced education and research opportunities in the principles of mechanics applied to engineering systems and materials. This program prepares students for careers in academia, research institutions, industry, and government agencies by providing a strong foundation in theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 15 for following fall admission; September 1 for following spring admission. | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Advanced Materials Systems; Aerodynamics, Combustion and Aero-Structural Interaction; Aviation Biofuels; Complex Systems and Optimization; Guidance, Controls, and Astrodynamics; Non-destructive Testing and Evaluation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Three letters of recommendation Resume / CV Statement of Purpose The International Collaborative Education Program is intended for participating institutions that have an agreement with the College of Engineering. For additional information about the ICEP, please click here. Program Requires GRE: Yes Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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