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BSE Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering gives a foundation in thermal and fluid sciences, solid mechanics and materials, and dynamics and control, integrated by design, manufacturing and laboratory courses. ABET-accredited.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires at least 128 total credits: 9 credits of Advanced Technical Electives, a 3-credit Specialization Elective, at least 3 credits of Advanced Math, at least 3 credits of economics or finance within Intellectual Breadth, and general electives. College-wide core: 16 credits of math (calculus, differential equations, linear algebra), 15 credits of science (physics and chemistry), 16 credits of Intellectual Breadth, 8 credits of first-year engineering courses and 9 to 15 credits of general electives, followed by programme-specific courses.

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Entry requirements

Admission is to the College of Engineering, not to the individual major: first-year students enter without a declared major and are urged to declare by the start of their 3rd term; undeclared students cannot register for a 4th term without a plan to declare. Engineering degree programs share common requirements of 16 credits of math, 15 credits of science, 16 credits of Intellectual Breadth and 8 credits of first-year engineering courses, plus 9 to 15 credits of general electives. A grade of C or higher is required in science, engineering and mathematics courses for some programmes (see EECS).

Duration: 128 credits

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umich.edu/apply

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