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    Engineering Mechanics (M.S.)

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    East Lansing, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $56,430.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in East Lansing, US. Tuition is $56,430 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Master of Science degree offered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering with Plan A including prescribed coursework, research, and thesis, and Plan B including prescribed coursework and final evaluation.

    Focus: both
    US News Engineering #59
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 15, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min No minimum required, but admitted applicants typically score above 153 Verbal, 158 Quantitative, and 3.5 Analytical.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min MSU minimum: Regular admission: Score of 79 with no subscore below 17 (if taken before January 21, 2026); see https://grad.msu.edu/english-language-competency for current. Mechanical Engineering dept code 68.
    IELTS
    required
    Min MSU minimum: Regular admission: Score of 6.5 or higher; Provisional: 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $18,750.00
    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 Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is $56,430 across 30 required credits.
    Is Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University online or in-person?
    Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is offered in-person.
    How long does Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University take to complete?
    Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University?
    Engineering Mechanics (M.S.) at Michigan State University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 19%.