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    Case Western Reserve University

    Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online

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    Cleveland, USMSOnline18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $39,000.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    30
    Credits
    $50.00
    App fee

    Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University is a 30-credit, 18-month, online MS program based in Cleveland, US. Tuition is $39,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Covers mechanics, dynamic systems, biomechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and electives in dynamic systems and control, manufacturing and data sciences, fluids and thermal science, or biomechanics.

    Focus: coursework
    47 (U.S. News & World Report)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jul 24, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min The GRE requirement for MS applicants has been temporarily suspended through Fall 2025
    TOEFL
    required
    Min The minimum acceptable internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score is 90; the minimum acceptable paper-based TOEFL score is 577
    IELTS
    required
    Min The minimum acceptable IELTS score is 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $15,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University is $39,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University online or in-person?
    Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University take to complete?
    Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 cumulative GPA
    Is Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Online at Case Western Reserve University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.