Overview

Key facts

Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University is the broadest of all the engineering disciplines. We innovate the technologies at small and large scales that will impact healthcare in the next generation. We imagine, design and build the energy systems for stationary and mobile applications that are efficient, clean, and promote a sustainable environment. We develop and process the advanced materials that will realize the extreme demands of the technologies of the future. We develop robots and human-machine interfaces that will drive the technologies of the future with ever increasing safety and efficiency. In short, we imagine, create, design, and build technologies that impact all aspects of our life. Our undergraduate curriculum builds on the basic sciences as the foundation with the practical understanding of a broad range of engineering subjects through a combination of theoretical and hands-on learning culminating in a year-long capstone design experience where students work in teams on projects often sponsored by industries, while emphasizing ethical and professional responsibilities. Students have the opportunity to develop additional expertise in a specific area by taking electives and/or conducting faculty-supervised independent research. Most of our students benefit from work experience through internships and find job placement before they graduate. Graduate studies emphasize further course work and independent research in our multiple laboratories.

Student Activities

Student activities are an important part of the experience and learning. The Mechanical Engineering profession has several professional societies, and several have student chapters at SDSU. These include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). These student organizations actively pursue projects that are interesting, fun, and worthwhile. For example, the Society of Automotive Engineers student chapter participates in a national vehicle competition called the Mini-Baja competition. The students build their own vehicle and compete against entries from other engineering schools.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Oral Communication

Arts and Humanities

Social and Behavioral Science/American Institutions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Diego, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

National

Admission application through the Cal State Apply website (online)

A nonrefundable fee of $70

Unofficial transcripts

Your Social Security Number, if you have one.

Your citizenship status.

Credit card. Application fees are due at the time of submission and are paid by credit card.

Annual income. If you are a dependent, then report your parents income. If you are independent, then report your income.

Your parent's employment background and two recommendations. This applies only if you are applying to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP).

International

Completion of high school/secondary level

SAT/ACT Tests

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14130 USD / year

≈ 14130 USD / year
Out-of-State

14130 USD / year

≈ 14130 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Living costs

San Diego

United States

1400 - 2455 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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