Graduate programs

Admission requirements

Master of Science in mechanical engineering

Applicants who have received a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field from an accredited university, and meet university graduate admission requirements, will be considered for admission to the Mechanical Engineering Department for regular admission. Conditional admission may be granted in exceptional cases.

Master of Engineering in mechanical engineering

Admission requirements for the M.Eng. degree are identical to those for the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Master of Science in materials science and engineering

For regular admission consideration, applicants should meet University graduate admission requirements found on page <?> and have received a B.S. degree in engineering or a related science field such as materials science, physics, or chemistry. Conditional admission may be granted in exceptional cases.

Doctor of Philosophy in mechanical engineering

A student applying to the Ph.D. program in mechanical engineering will normally be required to have completed an M.S. degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field. Applicants will need to provide three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a resume or curriculum vitae and scores on the GRE exam taken no more than 5 years before the date of application. Additional admission requirements and details are published on the MME department web site at www.pdx.edu/mme/.