Skip to main content
    GradsMatch
    Back to Programs
    University of Massachusetts-Amherst

    Mechanical Engineering (MS)

    Last verified against the official program page on .

    Amherst, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $55,680.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MS program based in Amherst, US. Tuition is $55,680 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers thesis and coursework-only options. Thesis option requires a 9-credit thesis, seminars, and 21 course credits; coursework-only requires at least four Mechanical Engineering courses at 600 level or higher and 21 credits at 600 level.

    Focus: both
    55 (Times Higher Education) | US News #56 (Mechanical Engineering graduate)

    Your fit

    Match

    Pro users see a 0 to 100 match score personalized to their academic profile, plus a per-component breakdown (major, GPA, tests, work experience, and more).

    Admissions

    Pro

    Unlock full admissions requirements

    GPA thresholds, GRE/TOEFL/IELTS minimums, essay counts, recommendation letters, prerequisites, admissions contacts, and country-specific requirements like APS certification, portfolio submissions, or GATE scores.

    Sign in to view - it's free

    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Minimum combined score of 80 (Graduate School minimum; for tests taken prior to January 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Minimum combined score of 6.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $29,115.00
    Annual living cost

    Application Checklist

    Sign in to track what you need to submit for this program.

    Sign in
    See admits on GradCafe
    Self-reported profiles of past applicants to this program.

    Prerequisites

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

    Recommendations

    Exact count of letters required, whether academic vs professional references are preferred, and any program-specific guidance on who to ask.

    Essays

    Number of essays required (statement of purpose, personal statement, diversity statement), prompts where the program publishes them, and whether supplemental essays are optional or mandatory.

    Contact

    Direct email and phone for the admissions office handling this program, plus a link to the program-specific inquiry page where available.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is $55,680 across 30 required credits.
    Is Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst online or in-person?
    Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is offered in-person.
    How long does Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst take to complete?
    Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    Is Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
    Post-completion work rights for Mechanical Engineering (MS) at University of Massachusetts-Amherst: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)