Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Our region has a long history of innovation and design in a significant number of mechanical engineering fields ranging from aerospace to manufacturing to robotics to material science. The University of Dayton is the ideal place for you to develop your skills and advance your career.
Our students and faculty spend time in research laboratories on campus, as well as facilities at the University of Dayton Research Institute, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Air Force Research Laboratories and several major private industries.
Our graduate students are mentored by top notch faculty. Research and expertise of these faculty include the following:
- Additive manufacturing
- Aerodynamics
- Biomechanics
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Design for environment
- Dynamic systems and controls
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Engineering mechanics
- Geothermal energy
- Heat transfer
- Machine design
- Materials
- Robotics and autonomous systems
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Thermal systems
Our faculty have led research projects sponsored by the National Science Foundation, NASA, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, Department of Energy and more.
Plan of Study
University Catalog for overview and courses.
Our master’s program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours through one of two ways:
- Thesis option: 24 semester hours of coursework (8 classes) and 6 semester hours of research credit.
- Non-thesis option: 30 semester hours of coursework (10 classes). (Suggested for international students.)
Admission Requirements
In addition to the online application, you should submit the following:
- Official academic records of all previously attended colleges or universities must be submitted directly from the colleges or universities to the Office of Graduate Admission Processing. Hand-carried transcripts, official copies marked “Issued to Student” and unofficial copies are not acceptable.
- Three letters of recommendation from professors or employers.
- A résumé.
- Results from the GRE are not required. However, candidates are welcome to submit a score in support of their application.
- A personal statement is optional, but recommended for those interested in completing a thesis.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited program in engineering, physics, chemistry, applied mathematics or other appropriate program of study. Applicants with a different undergraduate degree may be required to complete prerequisites. Applicants should have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. Some programs require higher GPAs for admission. In some cases, applicants with a GPA below 3.0 may be admitted on a conditional basis.
Additional requirements apply for international students.
Application Deadlines
Applications accepted on a rolling basis with the following approximate general deadlines:
- Fall Term: June 15th
- Spring Term: November 15th
- Summer Term: March 15th
