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Graduate Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science offers both Master of Science and PhD programs in mechancial engineering that gear up students with in-depth knowledge about a specific area of interest.

With over 20 research labs and opportunities to work with a myriad of industries from biomedical to aerospace, the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Pitt fosters academic innovation. Extensive information can be found in the Graduate Handbook (PDF).

Master of Science Program

The Master of Science (MS) program in mechanical engineering, students can pursue the following tracks:

Courses

Doctor of Philosophy Program

The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Mechanical Engineering is to develop the student for the rigorous career demands of engineering research either in the industrial or academic fields.
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Tuition and Fees

Learn more about the tuition and fees associated with a graduate education at the School of Engineering.

Financial Assistance

Find out how scholarships, fellowships, traineeships, and grants can help pay for education excellence.

Applications

Apply to the Mechanical Engineering graduate program.

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