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    Engineering Mechanics

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    Austin, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $45,908.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    22
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $45,908 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Covers analytical, computational, and experimental methods in mechanics of solids, structures, materials, and fluid mechanics. Focus areas include theoretical mechanics and applied mathematics, dynamics, computational mechanics, experimental and computational fluid mechanics, finite and boundary element methods, experimental mechanics, solid and structural mechanics, and structural dynamics.

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    12 months OPT (plus 24-month STEM extension)

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin is $45,908 across 30 required credits.
    Is Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in junior- and senior-level work and in any graduate work already completed
    Is Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Engineering Mechanics at The University of Texas at Austin is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.