Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree Program

Program Description
Admission Requirements
Application Materials
Course Timeline
Department Contact

Program Description
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a Master of Engineering (M.Engr.) degree online through Engineering Outreach. This is a non-thesis degree requiring a minimum of 30 credits.

The advanced degree programs in mechanical engineering prepare you for highly rewarding careers on the cutting edge of countless exciting fields ranging from aerospace, computer, automotive, construction and defense to biotechnology, robotics, and energy and thermal systems.

Because it's the broadest of all engineering disciplines, a degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Idaho provides you with both a big-picture perspective of future opportunities as well as the diverse research experiences required to make the most of them.

Mechanical engineering graduate students at U-Idaho have the unique opportunity to work in a variety of research areas, creating graduates that are highly valued and recruited by employers. Mechanical engineering alumni have become CEOs, entrepreneurs, astronauts, faculty, physicians and patent attorneys.

For more information, see the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Handbook

Admission Requirements
Students taking courses delivered by Engineering Outreach follow the same admission procedures as on-campus students, and work directly with the academic departments and admissions office.

To be considered for graduate admission, students must have a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. If the degree is from a recognized but not regionally accredited institution, the application will be reviewed by the department and by the College of Graduate Studies.

GPA Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum overall Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale equivalent to U.S. Bachelor's Degree. If your GPA meets the minimum admission requirements, the department of major will determine if your overall academic record and test scores meet department requirements.

Please note: If you do not meet the minimum 3.00 GPA, your application can be considered for admission if you:

have worked in the program specific profession for 5+ years
have a letter of support from a faculty member in the department
write a detailed statement/essay describing your professional experience and potential to succeed academically

Departmental Requirements
Individual department requirements may be more rigorous than the general University of Idaho requirements. In those situations, final admission is based on the department's decision.

Visit Graduate Admissions for more information about requirements for domestic applicants and international applicants, including an international Bachelor's Degree Equivalency Guide

Application Materials
Visit How to Apply for Admission for a checklist of application procedures and instructions for submitting required supporting documents. Application deadlines vary by department, but the usual priority deadlines are:

February 1: summer and fall semester admission
September 1: spring semester admission

Course Timeline

For a historical reference of courses that have been delivered by EO over the last several years, please refer to the ME Course Timeline (PDF).
See Courses for a list of courses currently scheduled for EO delivery.

Department Contact

General information: medept@uidaho.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Adviser: Molly Steiner, (800) 824-2889, press 1, extension 4279