BS Mechanical Engineering at University of Kansas

Programme overview

The 128-hour Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering is offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Students typically take four years to complete the program. The mechanical engineering curriculum builds on the foundation of mathematics and physical sciences learned in the first three semesters and then focuses on engineering design and analysis in mechanical systems, thermal-fluids, and energy systems.

Faculty: School of Engineering | Department: Engineering› | Duration: 128 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Approved Advanced Engineering Electives (9 credit hours) Advanced Engineering Electives can be applied toward the B.S.M.E. These courses tend to be 500-, 600- and 700-level ME courses not already required in the curriculum.

Career pathways

Participating in research as an undergraduate can provide you with insight and experiences not found in the classroom and can help prepare you to be successful in whichever direction your career takes you. Job Search Assistance The Engineering Career Center offers a comprehensive array of services to students seeking permanent employment, career-re

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to this major is through School of Engineering and university admission; these requirements apply at the college/university level, not to the major alone. Undergraduate Admission to the School of Engineering Admission to the KU School of Engineering and its degree programs is selective. Students may be admitted to an engineering or computer science degree program as freshmen (first-year) students, but all admissions, for both in-state and out-of-state students, are selective. Applications are judged on several factors, such as high school record, scores on national tests, academic record at college or university level, and trend of grades and more. High school transcripts are required.

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 follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1; FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1; fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee is $40 (non-refundable) for domestic degree-seeking freshmen; fee waivers are available. KU is test optional; ACT/SAT scores are encouraged and are not required. Apply online through the KU application portal.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ku.edu/

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