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MEng Mechanical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

The Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (MEng in ME) is a one- to two-year program offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science of Washington University in St. The program is especially tailored for 1) individuals without an ME or AE degree who plan to change careers and enter the ME profession; 2) international students seeking to establish U.S. credentials in the ME profession; and 3) current professionals working in ME who wish to advance their skills and education.

Faculty: McKelvey School of Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

30 units of credit in engineering or mathematics courses are required, and these must be at the 4000 level or higher. Courses from the other engineering departments (CSE, EECE, ESE, and BME) are encouraged, but at least 15 of the 30 units must be in MEMS.

Career pathways

The program is especially tailored for 1) individuals without an ME or AE degree who plan to change careers and enter the ME profession; 2) international students seeking to establish U.S. credentials in the ME profession; and 3) current professionals working in ME who wish to advance their skills and education.

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Application information

USD 69,190 a year (2026-27). McKelvey School of Engineering full-time graduate tuition (9-21 units, $34,595 per semester) for 2026-27; master's students pay this rate; part-time master's rate is $2,450 per unit. Excludes activity fee, health and wellness fee and health insurance. Source

Arts & Sciences master's programmes set their own deadlines, generally mid-December or mid-January.

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