Overview

The discipline of mechanical engineering is very broad, but generally emphasizes an appropriate mix of thermal science, mechanics and materials, dynamic systems, and design. Graduates typically enter various energy, aerospace, product manufacturing industries, or government laboratories.

The Bachelor of Science (BS) program in Mechanical Engineering at Florida State University is designed to impart a broad knowledge in basic and engineering sciences and to provide a solid understanding of contemporary engineering practices. The program also seeks to provide students with a foundation in communications skills, principles of economics, and other fundamentals upon which they will draw in their professional careers. Special emphasis is placed on communications skills by requiring extensive written laboratory reports and design project presentations. Computer literacy is bolstered by a variety of course assignments throughout the program and especially in the design courses, wherein students are exposed to a number of design software programs widely used in the engineering industry.

Several undergraduate teaching laboratories provide extensive experimental apparatus for laboratory courses. The fluid mechanics laboratory, heat transfer laboratory, solid mechanics laboratory, dynamic systems laboratory, and controls and robotics laboratory are all well equipped with the latest tools and equipment for experimentation, data acquisition, post processing, and analysis. The College of Engineering provides several computer labs running a variety of standard design and analysis software packages, including Algor FEA modules, PTC's Pro/Engineer and Pro/Mechanica, ADAMS, and MathWorks' MATLAB.

Program Educational Objectives

Consistent with the missions of Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and the College of Engineering, and in accordance with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) criteria, the department has developed the following program educational objectives. We expect our graduates in the first five years upon graduation from our program to:

make career progress in industrial, research, or graduate work in mechanical engineering or allied fields
design and analyze devices, products, or processes that meet the needs of an employer, organization, or customer, based on sound scientific knowledge and engineering practices
become engineering professionals by engaging in professional activities and continuous self-development
function in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments across regional and national borders

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanical Engineering Tools
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics and Materials
Dynamic Systems
Mechanical Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tallahassee, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply online in one of three ways: our institutional application, The Common Application, or The Coalition application. Students should only submit one application.
Submit the following items on the Application Status Check:
- Self-report all ACT and/or SAT test scores.
- Choose one of five essay questions and upload your essay.
- Upload one resume.
- Self-report official English Proficiency Test Scores if your native language is not English.
Contact the academic department directly if majoring in dance, film (animation or production), music, or theatre.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20063 USD / year

≈ 20063 USD / year
Out-of-State

20063 USD / year

≈ 20063 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

5604 USD / year

≈ 5604 USD / year

Living costs

Tallahassee

United States

955 - 1345 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program Educational Objectives

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Tallahassee

Funding

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