Thank you for your interest in our graduate program.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science offers programs of study and research leading to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.), Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. The programs are broad-based, allowing students to develop expertise in a number of areas including design, manufacturing, thermal and fluid sciences, solid mechanics, bioengineering, materials engineering and science, motorsports and mechanical control and instrumentation. The graduate program is supported by a world class metrology laboratory, state-of-the-art materials labs, numerous graduate research and computer labs in Duke Centennial Hall, core and specialized biotechnology laboratories in Woodward Building, and a first rate machine shop managed by a group of highly skilled lab and shop personnel. The William States Lee College of Engineering also supports a network of engineering computer laboratories.

Master's Programs:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science offers programs of study and research leading to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.) and the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.). The M.S.M.E program of study is for students who have completed a B.S.M.E. degree while the M.S.E. degree offers a more generic program of study for students who may not possess a baccalaureate degree in mechanical engineering.  

The objectives of the M.S.M.E and M.S.E. program are as follows.

• To provide our students with the opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge in mechanical engineering so that they can adapt to the changing requirements of the technological workplace.

• To produce graduates who are able to practice as mechanical engineers with advanced skills and serve state, regional, and national industries.

• To prepare graduates for personal and professional success, both as individuals and in team environments.

Doctor of Philosophy Program:

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science offers multi-disciplinary programs leading to a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering in the areas of biomedical engineering (BME), computational modeling and simulation (CMS), motorsports and automotive engineering, and precision engineering and manufacturing (PE).

The objectives of the Ph.D. program are as follows.

• To provide our students with the opportunity to develop a breadth of knowledge in mechanical engineering so that they can adapt to the changing requirements of the technological workplace.

• To develop engineering researchers who can contribute to the development of new knowledge and the dissemination of best practices in academic, industrial, and government environments.

• To prepare graduates for personal and professional success, both as individuals and in team environments.

Admission Information:

Expenses and Financial Aid:

Please visit http://studentaccounts.uncc.edu/TuitionAndFees.html for an estimate of the tuition and fees for attending graduate school at UNC Charlotte.

Most of our graduate students live off-campus in apartments surrounding the campus. Typically, the cost is anywhere from $600 - $800 per month for a two-bed room apartment near campus.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science offers financial aid in the form of teaching assistantships or research assistantships. More information on financial aid can be found here. For PhD students, these assistantships are, in general, accompanied by tuition awards through the Graduate Assistant Support Plan.