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Shape tomorrow with our ABET-accredited mechanical engineering program
The University of Missouri–St. Louis' Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering equips you for thrilling careers where you'll solve complex challenges and enhance lives while commanding a competitive mechanical engineering salary.
Our integration of theoretical foundations with hands-on learning gives you the specialized skills and understanding to excel in the job market or graduate school applications. Notably, 95% of our 2020 mechanical engineering graduates are either employed or pursuing advanced degrees.
If you're similar to most prospective students, you might be asking, "What exactly is mechanical engineering?" It involves investigating, conceptualizing, developing, constructing, and evaluating devices such as mechanical and thermal sensors, tools, engines, and gas turbines — just to highlight a few examples.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) holds accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, meeting both General Criteria and Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.
A mechanical engineering education tailored to your needs
When you pursue mechanical engineering at UMSL, you'll enjoy the liberty and adaptability to design a study plan that fits your schedule. Through online, late afternoon, and evening courses, our mechanical engineering program allows you to maintain employment, attend to family responsibilities, and seek internships and co-op opportunities with numerous regional engineering firms.
Students in their last year of high school should submit transcripts for all years completed thus far. Students who have completed high school must submit final transcripts and degree certificates or exam results.
Students who have studied at a college or university must submit university transcripts to date. If you have completed more than 24 credit hours at a university, you do not need to submit high school transcripts.
Transcripts are required from all high schools or universities attended.
Proof of English proficiency: This can be shown with an official TOEFL, IELTS or PTE-A score. The minimum requirements are 61 iBT TOEFL, 5.5 IELTS, or 44 PTE-A.