University of Massachusetts Amherst campus

Engineering

BS Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst, United States

Programme overview

Program in which students learn materials and their mechanical properties, simulation and analysis of dynamic systems, and manufacturing processes that minimize waste. Hands-on projects include corporate partner problems and the UMass Amherst Rocket Team.

Faculty: Riccio College of Engineering  |  Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Materials, dynamic systems and manufacturing, with electives in robotics, biomechanics, solar and wind power systems and mechanics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UMass Amherst first-year applicants (all majors): complete Common Application with UMass questions, official high school transcript (grades 9-11) and any college transcripts, one letter of recommendation, $90 application fee; SAT/ACT optional. Minimum high school units: English 4; Mathematics 4 (Algebra II minimum, including senior-year math); Natural Science 3 (labs); Social Science 2 (one US history); Foreign Language 2 of the same language; Electives 2. Non-native English speakers must demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants to the Riccio College of Engineering must also have chemistry and physics.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

First-year applicants: the Common Application opens August 1; the Early Application deadline is November 5; the Regular Decision deadline is January 15; the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

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