Overview

Examples of products and processes developed by mechanical engineers include engines and control systems for automobiles and aircraft, electric power generation, lifesaving medical devices, robots, and high-tech consumer products such as low-energy lighting, HVAC, refrigeration, and household appliances.

Mechanical engineers use mathematics, computers, sophisticated modeling and analysis to solve problems associated with energy usage, propulsion, power generation, sound and vibration, machinery design, and manufacturing. In short, mechanical engineers play a part in designing and building the mechanical devices and systems that are essential to our everyday lives.

The Mechanical Engineering program at the University of Kentucky prepares students for financially lucrative, high-demand professions or for furthering their education through acceptance to prominent graduate schools.

Through a challenging curriculum of undergraduate study, collaboration with renowned businesses and technology centers and research options within the college’s centers and consortia, UK delivers an education designed to produce proficient, marketable graduates adept at meeting today’s engineering needs.

Careers

Aerospace

Aviation

Automotive

Manufacturing

Industrial equipment design

Consulting firms

Government agencies

Energy and environmental solutions

Accreditation

ABET-accredited

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Physics

Chemistry

Computer Aided Engineering Graphics

Statics

Materials and Manufacturing Processes

Thermodynamics

Dynamics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States
Paducah, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete UK International Application for Undergraduate Admission or Common Application

$60 Application processing fee (non-refundable)

Official transcripts in English

English proficiency

Optional tests: ACT / SAT (M+CR) Scores: ACT school code: 1554 | SAT school code - 1837. Required for engineering programs and scholarships

Unweighted high school GPA 3.0 or higher

Recommended ACT Math 25 or SAT Math 590 or above

Other ACT or SAT scores must be above Academic Preparation Placement (APP) standards.

ACT English 18

ACT Reading 20

SAT Reading 26

SAT Writing 25

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Out-of-State

35164 USD / year

≈ 35164 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13908 USD / year

≈ 13908 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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