The Graduate School

Mechanical Engineering

Supported Degree Objectives

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • MS in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
  • Graduate Certificate
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents

  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
    • There is no minimum score necessary to apply.  Recently admitted students typically have had a GRE Quantitative score above 162.
  • Official Copy of All Completed Diplomas
  • Diversity Essay (optional)
    • 500 words or less (recommended)
    • Describe your leadership, work experience, service experience, or other significant involvement with racial, ethnic, socio-economic, or educational communities that have traditionally been underrepresented in higher education, and how these experiences would promote a diversity of views, experiences, and ideas in the pursuit of research, scholarship, and creative excellence.
  • Resume

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, and those receiving fellowship, Research Assistantship (RA), or Teaching Assistantship (TA) have had an average GPA of 3.8.
    • 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
    December 15 September 15 No Entry

Program Contact Information

Purdue West Lafayette campus