Mechanical Engineering

Degrees Available: Undergraduate, Graduate, Doctorate

In Mechanical Engineering (ME), you will be trained to design, develop, test, and manufacture components or processes that do useful work. Examples are everywhere and include (but are not limited to) transportation systems (cars, planes, ships, etc.), home and commercial air conditioning/heating systems, clean power generation, home appliances, medical devices, manufacturing equipment, etc. Mechanical Engineering is a foundational branch of engineering because ME’s are needed to contribute to the development of an incredibly wide variety of systems.

What You’ll Study

Dynamics
Thermodynamics
Mechanics of Materials
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Machine Design
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Manufacturing
Systems Modeling

Student Story

I’ve been working with Doctor Stuart Williams on the Whiskey Web project. I was given a four set of whiskeys to work with over the summer. The most important thing I’ve learned in this process is how much patience is required in research. - Daniel Foushee

Explore Our Degree Offerings

Regardless of the stage in your engineering journey, Speed School gives you options to reach your goal. Our undergraduate degree earns you a Bachelors of Science in 4 years, with an option to acquire a masters degree in only one additional year. Our graduate options will give you a professional advantage or take you into more advanced research. Find your trajectory, as an undergraduate, graduate student, or professional.

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
If you are on track to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UofL, you can earn your master’s degree with just three additional semesters of study. A Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering adds another layer of expertise and a professional credential to distinguish you from others in the field.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Our Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering offers advanced knowledge in your preferred target area (e.g., controls, thermal-fluid sciences, mechanics of solids, materials, energy science, etc.) that can help move your career forward. This 30-credit program has thesis and non-thesis options and is typically completed in two years..
Master of Science — Edison Engineering Development Program
The Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) is a UofL educational partner program within GE Appliances, a Haier Company, that is open to its new-hire computer scientists and computer, electrical, or mechanical engineers. This program enables qualifying employees to earn their mechanical engineering master’s degree in two to three years.
Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
Our Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering provides you with 60 credit hours of instruction from subject matter experts conducting meaningful research as well as the opportunity to conduct your own research that develops your own expertise and pushes the boundaries of knowledge in this field.
A PhD is a unique opportunity to exhibit excellence by making an intellectual contribution in your field. You will develop in-depth knowledge of your chosen concentration and understand the ethical implications of your research. Additionally, you will prove your ability to critically analyze, evaluate research methods, and communicate knowledge of your concentration, all while under the guidance of our award-winning faculty.

Check your Undergraduate Flight Plan

The Flight Plan is a structured, measurable guide for your academic success and growth. Our award-winning academic counselors will work with you to find your optimal path to graduation.

Research Opportunities

Speed School also offers research fellowships to support doctoral students. Interested in specific research with faculty? Check out their research interests.

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Engineering students use the UofL 3-D Printing Business Incubator

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Median salary reported by recent graduates

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Average minimum debt for Speed School graduates

Why Choose Mechanical Engineering at UofL?

There are a lot of great engineering schools across America. Why should I attend UofL? Here are just a few reasons:

With a full time, in-state/out-of-state tuitions of $11,264/$26,286 per academic year (2019-2020), UofL provides a great education at a reasonable cost. Compare this with in-state/out-of-state tuitions at other local schools: Purdue ($10,002/$28,804), Michigan ($14,402/$45,410), and Ohio State ($10,037/$28,229).
We have outstanding professors, who actually teach our courses! In 2018, almost 50% of the M.E. faculty were recognized university-wide for teaching excellence.
The bachelors degree in M.E. has a required co-op component, which insures that students emerge with one year’s worth of (paid) practical experience.
We’ve recently expanded our lab offerings (M.E. 312, 324, and 415) and renovated our undergraduate labs, for a more intensive and complete hands-on experience
Our junior year courses M.E. 380 (CAD) and M.E. 381 (Manufacturing) now have a hands-on component. Students are required to design specified components and then manufacture the components in our labs using our milling, 3-D printing, and injection molding facilities.
Successful students in the bachelors program may opt to stay for another year (a 5th year) and emerge with a Masters of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree.
Our B.S. and M.Eng. Degree programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.