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Mechanical engineering is an engineering discipline centered on designing, analyzing, producing, and maintaining mechanical systems. Professionals in this field engage in diverse projects across aviation, energy, robotics, manufacturing, and HVAC systems. Build a strong base in math and science while customizing your education with specializations like materials science, manufacturing processes, thermal-fluid dynamics, control systems, and aerospace engineering. You will integrate conventional academic learning with practical experiences via undergraduate research, competitive teams, and student clubs.
Graduates in mechanical engineering pursue careers in sectors including:
Manufacturing
Aviation
Energy and Utilities
Government
Health Care
Students must complete High School Coursework with 13 units (one unit = one year in class) of the following core coursework: Mathematics - Four units (algebra or higher), Science - Three units, Social Studies - Three units, Languages - Two units, Fine Arts - One unit.
High School grades
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements:
If your high school does not use one of the scales listed above, your grades will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 scale. Scores are determined by the AACRAO International Education Services.
English Language Requirements:
Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum DET score of 110 on the test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 100.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the online test with no section score below 17.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no section score below a 6.
Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: a minimum overall Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 180.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): a minimum overall PTE score of 59.