Mechanical Engineering Graduate Degree Program

Description
The profession of Mechanical Engineering is currently undergoing fundamental transformations initiated by scientific breakthroughs and newly emerging technologies. Graduate students are prepared to actively shape these transformations and to build on the opportunities they create. The Department offers specialization in any of the following major areas:
  • Computational Science and Engineering
  • Dynamical Systems, Control and Robotics
  • Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
  • Materials Engineering
  • Micro- and Nanoscale Engineering
  • Solid Mechanics and Structures
    The curricula for each of the major areas emphasize a broad education in the fundamental principles, with subsequent training in the area of specialization. Programs of study and research are highly flexible, and can be individually tailored to accommodate the interests and needs of the students. Interdisciplinary approaches are emphasized, and students are encouraged to cross over traditional boundaries into other departments within the College of Engineering (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, and Materials) and other science disciplines at UCSB.

    • General Information
    Website http://www.me.ucsb.edu/
    Address Department of Mechanical Engineering
    University of California, Santa Barbara
    Engineering II Building, Room 2355
    Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5070
    (USA)
    Phone (805) 893-2239
    Email meegrad@engineering.ucsb.edu
    Degrees Offered MS, MS/PhD, PhD
    Requirements
    • Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
    • Statement of Purpose, Statement of Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) with completed coversheets (2 copies)
    • Three Letters of Recommendation (Submitted online. Please attach required coversheets if submitted via postal mail)
    • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (2 copies)
    • GRE General test scores
    • TOEFL scores 550 Paper-Based Test (PBT), 80 Internet-Based Test (IBT) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band score of 7 or higher (if applicable)
    • **Important note: applicants must list their top 3 areas of research interest (using the following abbreviations) in the online application field labeled Research Interests: (1) Computational Science & Engineering (CSE), (2) Dynamic Systems, Controls, and Robotics (DCR), (3) Solid Mechanics, Structures, and Materials (SMMS), (4) Thermofluid Sciences (TFS), or (5) Micro/Nanoscale Systems (MEMS).
    Pre-Application Pre-Application is required for international applicants.
    Deadlines Fall Only - January 2, 2010
    Optional Emphases Computational Science & Engineering
    Specializations Computational Science and Engineering (CSE); Dynamic Systems, Controls, and Robotics (DCR); Solid Mechanics, Structures, & Materials (SMMS); Thermofluid Sciences (TFS); and Micro/Nanoscale Systems (MEMS)