Mechanical Engineering Track
Program Description
This track leads to a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at UTSA. It is designed to offer students the opportunity to prepare for leadership roles in careers with industry, government, or educational institutions. A thesis option is offered for research-oriented students. A non-thesis option is available for students who prefer a practice-oriented degree in engineering. The program also offers students nationally and internationally recognized faculty, cutting-edge research projects funded by federal agencies and industries, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities enabling students earn more hands-on experiences, possible teaching and research assistant positions and a diverse environment with students from all over the world. Career options available for graduates in this field include professional engineers in research & development, research personnel at national labs, such as NASA and Department of Defense; manufacturing in general, automobile industry, aerospace industry, major defense contractors, such as General Dynamics, Lockheed and Boeing as well as pursuing higher degrees, such as PhD in engineering fields.
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Graduate Admission Requirements
Graduate Admission requirements vary by program. Please check your individual degree program for more details.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 1-Semester Pathway: TOEFL iBT 71 or equivalent
- 2-Semester Pathway: TOEFL iBT 61 or equivalent
To apply for the Graduate Pathway, you must submit the following:
- Graduate School Application: 2025-2026
- Non-Refundable Application Fee: $90
- Official TOEFL / IELTS Test Scores / Duolingo
- Passport & Confirmation of Financial Resources (after program admission)
View the video guide on the application process here!
For complete details: Graduate Admissions Checklist
For important deadlines: Graduate Application Deadline
If you need assistance with your application, contact English Language Center at: englishlanguagecenter@utsa.edu
Sample Course Maps - M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
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2-Semester Pathway |
Program Components 9 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Communication for Academic Discourse | 3 | ||
| Reading for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
| Student Success I | 3 | ||
| ME 6013 Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 3 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| ME 6613 Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 | ||
| ME 6123 Advanced Systems Dynamics and Control | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
| 1-Semester Pathway Course Map |
Program Components 6 credit hours apply from Pathway toward degree completion (M.S. in Mechanical Engineering) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| ME 6013 Advanced Engineering Mathematics | 3 | ||
| ME 6613 Advanced Fluid Mechanics | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
See the full course descriptions and semester availability here.
Tuition & Fees
UTSA offers top-quality education and services at a competitive price. Click here to learn more about tuition and fees for the Mechanical Engineering Track.
