Mechanical Engineering

Supported Degree Objectives


  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - also available at the Indianapolis location of study 
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) - also available at the Indianapolis location of study 
  • Hybrid Vehicle Systems Graduate Certificate
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


Master's Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA):
    • Recently admitted students have had an average GPA of 3.7.
    • The minimum recommended GPA to apply is 3.2.

Doctoral Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA):
    • Admission to our PhD program is quite competitive. Recently admitted students have had an average GPA of 3.7. We fund all of our PhD students with fellowships or assistantships.
    • The minimum recommended GPA to apply is 3.2.
  • Master's Degree Completion:
    • Required, except for those applying for Direct PhD

Application Deadlines


  • Fall Spring Summer
    Residential: December 1 September 15 No Entry
    Online:  June 1 October 1 No Entry

Program Contact Information


Purdue West Lafayette campus