Mechanical Engineering Masters
Department Information
- Department Web Site:
ndsu.edu/me/ - Application Deadline:
February 15 for fall semester; September 15 for spring semester. Applications received after the deadline will still be considered, but preference is given to those submitted by the deadline. - Credential Offered:
M.S.; M.Engr - Test Requirement:
GRE recommended - English Proficiency Requirements:
TOEFL iBT 71, IELTS 6; Duolingo 105 - Program Overview:
ndsu.edu/programs/graduate/mechanical-engineering
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Masters thesis course requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Didactic Courses (601-689, 701-789) | ||
| ME 711 | Advanced Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| ME Courses (700-789, 791) | 6 | |
| ME Courses (601-689, 691;700-789, 791) | 6 | |
| Any graduate didactic course (601-689, 691;700-789, 791) | 3 | |
| Additional Credits 1 | ||
| Any approved 600 to 700-level courses, including 793, 696, 796 | 6 | |
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| ME 790 | Graduate Seminar | 3 |
| Research Credits 1 | ||
| ME 798 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Continuing Enrollment Credits 2 | ||
| Continuing Enrollment | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
masters comprehensive option
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Didactic Courses (601-689, 701-789) | ||
| ME 711 | Advanced Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| ME 700-Level Courses: 6 credits | 6 | |
| ME Prefixed 600 or 700-level: 9 credits | 9 | |
| Any Approved 600 to 700-level didactic course: 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Additional Credits: 6 Credits | 6 | |
Any approved 600 to 700-level courses, including 793, 696, 796 | ||
| Research: 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Master's Paper | ||
| Seminar: 3 Credits | 3 | |
| Graduate Seminar | ||
| Continuing Enrollment Credits 2 | ||
| Continuing Enrollment | ||
| Total Credits | 33 | |
1Students can choose to take 9 credits of research provided they have at least one published journal article. This reduces the coursework by one class (3 credits).
2ME 898 is a lower cost option for students who have completed their defense and still need to finish writing their thesis/paper. International students may not be eligible for this credit and should check with the International Office for guidance.
- In addition to the 30 credits of Master's coursework, students are required to enroll in the department's graduate seminar series, ME 790 (not exceeding three semesters).
Admission and Application Requirements
Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page. In addition to these requirements, the following are also required:
- Baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- International students must provide both GRE general test scores and language test scores such as Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS. Minimum requirement for admission consideration are 105 for Duolingo, 71 for TOEFL ibT, or 6.0 for IELTS score, and a 300 on the GRE (combined quantitative and verbal) with a minimum quantitative score of 155.
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| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 600 or 700-level didactic courses (including a minimum of 18 credits from ME and a minimum of 9 credits from 700-level ME courses) | 24 Minimum | |
| Other 600 or 700-level courses (e.g. ME 793, ME 795, ME 696/796) | 6 Maximum | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Admission and Application Requirements
Graduate School admission and application requirements are found on the Admission Information page. In addition to these requirements, the following are also required:
- Baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
- International students must provide both GRE general test scores and language test scores such as Duolingo, TOEFL, or IELTS. Minimum requirement for admission consideration are 105 for Duolingo, 71 for TOEFL ibT, or 6.0 for IELTS score, and a 300 on the GRE (combined quantitative and verbal) with a minimum quantitative score of 155.