Graduate Program Overview

The Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering provides our students with an educational experience grounded in the engineering sciences and focused on producing a professional capable of systematically applying those sciences to solve real-world problems.

Our program encompasses advanced study and research in the areas of applied mechanics, control of dynamical systems, materials science, thermal and fluid sciences, and biomedical engineering. We are also home to the college's interdisciplinary programs in Aerospace Engineering and Space Architecture. Degree programs include:

• the Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
• the Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis programs) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Space Architecture
• ** New: the Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis programs) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering with a Data Science Concentration
• the Master of Mechanical Engineering (MME)
• the Dual Master Degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  The dual degree program allows students to obtain both a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering completing 45 credit hours of relevant graduate coursework.
• the Dual Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering and Space Architecture

Qualified applicants should have backgrounds in engineering, mathematics, and the physical sciences. Part-time graduate study is encouraged, and several of our graduate courses are offered as evening classes (4:00 PM and later). Detailed information regarding the requirements for thesis program can be found on accompanying pages.

**New: Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) and Master of Science in Aerospace engineering (MSAE) with a data science concentration!

Data sciences and machine learning have a profound impact on the mechanical and aerospace engineering disciplines, as they offer powerful tools to analyze, design, predict, and optimize complex systems and processes. The Data Science concentration within the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree provides students with the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge in mechanical engineering and, at the same time, obtain a comprehensive understanding of data science principles and methods. The MSME with a Data Science concentration is a 30-credit-hour program combining coursework from the Mechanical Engineering (MECE) graduate curriculum and the Engineering Data Sciences (EDS) graduate curriculum.  By replacing five elective MSME courses with three core EDS courses and two data-science-related MECE elective courses, the program maintains all MSME requirements, enabling students to be awarded the MSME degree and, in addition, an EDS certificate. Similarly, the Data Science concentration within the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) offers a 30-credit-hour program that provides engineering students an in-depth knowledge of aerospace engineering and data sciences, enabling them to earn the MSAE degree and, in addition, an EDS certificate.

Accelerated Master Fellowships Available for UH Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Students!

The accelerated (fast track) B.S./graduate degree program is open to qualified undergraduate engineering students desiring to continue their education at the graduate level immediately upon completion of the B.S. degree. This program is intended for students seeking a graduate education while ensuring that the timeframe to graduation is optimal. 

Accepted students take up to six approved graduate credit hours that are applied to both the B.S. and the M.S. degree. This effectively changes the Master's degree requirement from 30 to 24 credit hours, allowing students to complete this M.S. degree in just one additional year or less. In the meanwhile, the awarding of the B.S. degree is not delayed --- you still get your B.S. degree, and get to walk at the commencement, when you complete the requirements for the B.S. degree.  Students may pursue either thesis or non-thesis Master’s degree options or the Ph.D. degree. 

Admissions Scholarships Available for Incoming International Students!

Receiving this scholarship qualifies international and out-of-state students for a waiver of the non-resident portion of their tuition for the semesters in which they receive the award.

*Priority applicants will be considered for admissions scholarships and other graduate research assistantship resources.