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The Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison's College of Engineering offers two undergraduate programs (mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics, with an aerospace engineering option) and two graduate programs (mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics). Faculty research spans advanced manufacturing, biomechanics, computational & data-driven engineering, energy systems, solid & fluid mechanics, and robotics, controls, & sensing. These areas create synergies in polymers, mechatronics, aerospace, thermal sciences, materials, additive manufacturing, and fluid dynamics. According to U.S. News and World Report's 2022 rankings, the undergraduate mechanical engineering program ranks among the top twelve, while the graduate program places in the top seven among public universities.
Applicant must have high school record should demonstrate both rigor and breadth in the types of course work you pursue. A competitive academic record should show some of the most challenging advanced-level work offered at or through your school in as many areas as possible, while maintaining a strong GPA. The following chart shows the number of years that most admitted students studied in each subject area; English 4 years, Math 4 years, Social Studies 3-4 years, Science 3-4 years, Single Foreign Language 3-4 years and Additional Academic/Fine Arts 2 years. Applicant must have ACT score of 30 and overall SAT score of 1395.
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have TOEFL score of 100 on internet based test, 603 on the paper-based test or IELTS score of 6.5