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Energy Systems Engineers focus on designing, developing, and testing energy systems and devices, with a strong emphasis on renewable energy, energy conversion, and other areas, while also considering environmental and legal factors. The University of Washington's Bachelor of Science in Energy Systems Engineering holds ABET accreditation.
All students pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a B.S. in Energy Systems Engineering are required to complete the Mechanical Engineering Success Curriculum before they can enroll in any upper-division courses (3000-level or higher) offered by the Mechanical Engineering Department. This curriculum ensures students have a solid foundation in mathematics and engineering fundamentals, which is crucial for success in advanced coursework. AP and IB courses are not included in the GPA calculation for this requirement, but grades from transfer courses at other institutions will be considered when evaluating the ME Success Curriculum GPA.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 3.00-4.00 (on a 4.0 scale) for assured admission.
A cumulative, unweighted high school GPA of 2.50-2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) is admitted with support.
Provide Official Proof of English Proficiency
Minimum score 71 for iBT/ 6.0 IELTS / 169 Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency / 100 Duolingo are the most popular exam options and results required.