The Mechanical Engineering graduate program in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) offers a Master of Science degree. The MS degree requires the completion of a thesis.

Graduate level courses in core Mechanical Engineering areas as well as in emerging areas are offered. Academically, the program is grouped into research foci consisting of: (1) Structural Dynamics and Acoustics; (2) PHM, Intelligent Systems and Reliability Engineering; (3) Advanced Manufacturing; (4) Engineering Simulation and Applied Mechanics; (5) Nano-Technology and Bio-Medical Engineering; (6) Thermal-Fluid and Enhanced Heat Transfer; (7) Advanced Materials Research.

The Department has state-of-the-art research laboratories in Vibrations and Acoustics, Computational Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Manufacturing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Processing and Thermal Fluids, Bio-Fluids, Heat Mass Transfer, Fuel-Cells and Microscale Flow and Heat Transfer.  Currently, five major research centers are housed in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, which provide many opportunities for students and faculty to engage in scholarly research and knowledge creation. These are:

1. NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Intelligent Maintenance Systems
2. UC Simulation Center - a UC/P&G Collaboratory
3. Siemens Simulation Technology Center
4. NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials
5. Additive Manufacturing Center
6. Laser Shock Peening (LSP) Center

In addition, faculties receive research funding from national agencies (NSF, DOE, NASA, DOD, EPA) as well as numerous industries. Research assistantships and teaching assistantships are available on a competitive basis.

MS Mechanical Engineering

Thesis / Research
Thesis / Research
Students complete a minimum of 12 credits of thesis / research
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
MECH9015    Research/Thesis    12 - 15

Coursework
Mechanical Engineering Coursework
Coursework other than research / thesis, special topics or graduate seminar. Students complete a minimum of 15 credits.
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
AEEM6XXX+
EGFD6XXX+
MECH6XXX+
MTSC6XXX+
Graduate coursework in MECH, EGFD, or other topic approved by the student's Academic Advisor.
15 - 18

Mathematics
Advanced Mathematics
A minimum of 3 credits in advanced mathematics beyond an introductory course in ordinary differential equations
Course    Title/Desc    Credit
Free Electives    Approved graduate course in mathematics from Mathematics Dept or math based course approved by student's academic advisor.    3 - 6
 

GRE is required for the below programs, with the exception of any student that receives their bachelor's (BS) degree from an ABET accredited university in the United States with a GPA of 3.0+.  *However, please note Biomedical Engineering requires GRE for all applicants, even students with a 3.0 or higher who graduated from an ABET accredited U.S. university.

• Additive Manufacturing – MEng
• Artificial Intelligence – MEng
• Architectural Engineering – MEng
• Biomedical Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Civil Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Computer Engineering – MEng & MS
• Computer Science – MEng & MS
• Computer Science Engineering – PhD
• Electrical Engineering – MS the & PhD
• Mechanical Engineering – MS & PhD
• Robotics – MEng
• Software Engineering – MEng

GRE is optional for the below programs: The below programs do not require GRE. If you've taken the GRE you can report it and it will be added to your application.

• Aerospace Engineering & Engineering Mechanics – MEng, MS & PhD
• Chemical Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Engineering Education – MS & PhD
• Environmental Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Material Science Engineering – MEng, MS & PhD
• Mechanical Engineering – MEng only

We require the GRE General Test, which includes verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections. Subject tests are not required. We will only accept tests taken within five years before the date of application. The average GRE accepted is 310 total on the quantitative and verbal. The University of Cincinnati institutional code for GRE is 1833, department code is not required. GRE information can be found here. A GRE Home test is available. Scores must be sent to UC electronically.

Admission Requirements

• GRE - Required of all international students; GRE is exempt for students that earned a degree from an ABET    accredited university (or equivalent accreditation) in the USA with a GPA of 3.0+
• Transcript(s) and Degree Certificates. Unofficial transcripts are used for admissions review. Official transcripts required upon offer of admission
• GPA minimum 3.0 or equivalent
• Statement of Purpose
• Two letters of recommendation
• International students - English Proficiency Test: TOEFL (minimum 92) or IELTS (minimum 6.5)

Tuition fee-2 years$60,000

Total fee-2 years$92,000