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    Mechanical Engineering

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    Ann Arbor, USMSEIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $61,800.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    19%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    128
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSE program based in Ann Arbor, US. Tuition is $61,800 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Develops knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals in areas including automotive, biomechanics and biosystems, controls, design, dynamics and vibrations, energy, fluids, manufacturing, mechanics and materials, mechatronics, robotics, micro/nano engineering, multi-scale computation and computational mechanics, and thermal sciences.

    Focus: both
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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum TOEFL score for admission: 84 for the Internet Based TOEFL. (For other English test minimum scores, please refer to the Rackham web site.)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min (For other English test minimum scores, please refer to the Rackham web site.)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $21,016.00
    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 Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is $61,800 across 30 required credits.
    Is Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor online or in-person?
    Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is offered in-person.
    How long does Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor take to complete?
    Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
    Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor reports an acceptance rate of approximately 19%.