Mechanical Engineering student

Mechanical Engineering Master's

M.S. or M.Eng.

Get a future that works. Master the practice of mechanical engineering.

Take a leadership role in designing innovative products, devices, and machines. Our advanced labs are home to projects in robotics and machine vision, gas turbine engines, engineered materials, biomechanics, and UAS.

Program type:
Master's Degree
Format:
On Campus or Online
Est. time to complete:
2 years
Credit hours:
30 (thesis option) or 32 (non-thesis)

Why earn a mechanical engineering master's degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Feb. 1* | Aug. 1
Spring:
Oct. 1* | Dec. 1
Summer:
Feb. 1* | May 1

*Priority deadline

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Work in world-class facilities and collaborate with talented, experienced faculty. Our multidisciplinary research and learning environment focuses on manufacturing, materials science, mechanical design, thermal sciences, and aerospace applications. You'll graduate prepared to make an immediate impact in the field of mechanical engineering.

Mechanical Engineering Master's Programs

UND offers graduate degrees in both Mechanical Engineering Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.). Both degrees are offered online or on-campus. Please connect with the Department of Mechanical Engineering before making a final decision.

Both degrees can incorporate an:

  • Interdisciplinary perspective such as bioengineering or environmental engineering, or
  • Focus on design, including:
    • Manufacturing processes
    • Vibrations
    • Stress analysis
    • Materials
    • Power
    • Fluid mechanics
    • Heat transfer
    • Thermodynamics
    • Combustion

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

The M.S. (thesis option) requires a research project and thesis. The M.S. (non-thesis option) requires an independent study with a written report and a comprehensive final examination.

M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering

The M.Eng. is geared toward practice and is 100% course based. The degree is popular among distant students. Small class sizes — typically 10-15 students — mean you'll have easy access to advisors and build a quick rapport with your class.

Mechanical Engineering Master's at UND

  • More than two-thirds of students in the mechanical engineering program receive financial support.

  • 3:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

  • Collaborate on real-world projects. Recent graduate research sponsors have included NASA, the National Science Foundation, LM Wind Power, and others.

  • Access leading-edge research facilities on campus, including the Advanced Engineered Materials Center, the Institute for Energy Studies, and Energy & Environmental Research Center.

  • UND mechanical engineering students can find opportunities locally at internationally known companies.

  • Work on wind tunnel experiments, space hardware design, nanotechnology development, and more.

What can I do with a mechanical engineering master's degree?

96K

Median salary for mechanical engineers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

10%

Anticipated job growth for mechanical engineers through 2032

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Mechanical engineering is one of the most versatile engineering disciplines. You'll find job opportunities in a broad spectrum of industries, including:

  • Airlines
  • Alternative Energy
  • Construction
  • Consumer Products
  • Defense Industries
  • Medical
  • Petroleum
  • Transportation

Skills with a Mechanical Engineering Master's

Whether you learn online or on-campus, this degree gives you the strategic skills you need, including:

  • Computer-Aided Design
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks (CAD)
  • Creo Elements/Pro (Computer-Aided)
  • Design Software
  • Finite Element Methods

Mechanical Engineering Master's Jobs

Our mechanical engineering graduates have gone to work at companies including:

  • 3M
  • Arctic Cat
  • Boeing
  • Emerson
  • Goodrich Corp.
  • Marvin Windows
  • Polaris

Mechanical Engineering Master's Courses

ME 523. Advanced Machine Design. 3 Credits.

Advanced design and analysis of machine components; kinematic synthesis and analysis of mechanisms, force analysis, rotor dynamics, gyrodynamics, stresses in thick cylinders and flywheels, lubrication, statistical considerations, energy methods, curved beams. Prerequisite: ME 322 and ME 323.

ME 525. Metal Fatigue in Engineering. 3 Credits.

Metal fatigue in engineering, involving design, development, and failure analysis of components, structures, machines, and vehicles subjected to repeated loading. Prerequisite: ENGR 203 and ME 301, or consent of instructor.

ME 542. Thermodynamics of Materials. 3 Credits.

Foundations of materials behavior in terms of energy and statistics. Topics will include entropy, free energy, phase equilibrium, ideal versus real solutions and diffusion. Prerequisite: ME 301 and ME 341, or consent of instructor.

ME 524. Deformation and Fracture. 3 Credits.

Aspects of elasticity theory, continuum mechanics and fracture mechanics. Fundamental relationships between material structure and engineering properties. Principles and properties of composite materials. Prerequisite: ME 301 or consent of instructor.

ME 576. Convective Heat Transfer. 3 Credits.

Advanced study of convective heat transfer, involving developing an understanding of boundary layers, flow in pipes, and convective heat transfer processes. Topics include the concepts of boundary layers, laminar and turbulent flow on surfaces and inside of pipes, and turbulence models. Analytical tools introduced are useful for estimating or bounding heat transfer rates when correlations are not available. Prerequisite: ME 474.

ME 595. Design Projects. 3-6 Credits.

A three to six credit course of engineering design experience involving individual effort and formal written report. Prerequisite: Restricted to Master of Engineering students and subject to approval by the student's advisor.

mechanical engineering student working in lab

Best Online Mechanical Engineering Master's

Study at the only online master's in Mechanical Engineering program in the region. Our Mechanical Engineering master's consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.

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Best Masters in Mechanical Engineering

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Flexibility is critically important to our online students because many are working professionals. That’s why we’ve designed the online master’s in Mechanical Engineering to be fully online and never require a campus visit.

Compare the cost of UND’s online master’s in Mechanical Engineering. You’ll find it’s one of the most affordable programs in the nation. All online students pay the same tuition rate regardless of their residency. Plus, more than two-thirds of students in the Mechanical Engineering program receive financial support.

Flexible Online Master's in Mechanical Engineering

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family, and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls, and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Top-Tier Online Mechanical Engineering Master's

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on-campus student.

  • Same degree. All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes. You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction. You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor. As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring. We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching. Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access. Dig into virtual research from the Chester Fritz Library. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support. UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.

Best Online College

Reportedly high alumni salaries and job placement rates, coupled with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other non-profit universities in the upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Paysacle.com)

Leaders in Engineering

Helping you fulfill your aspirations is our highest priority. We'll work with you to design a custom educational plan that meets your goals.

Explore More Options

Check out the faculty you'll work with at UND or discover additional graduate education opportunities.

Department Contact
Clement Tang
Graduate Director
P 701.777.5370
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