Overview

Mechanical engineers are curious about how things work. They are creative problem solvers who design, develop and improve products we use every day. If you want to make a positive difference in people’s lives, this is a great career.

Mechanical engineering is the broadest field of engineering. It touches every other branch. Mechanical engineers design everything from prosthetic limbs and cancer treatments to cutting-edge, alternative energy systems like offshore wind turbines.

The University of Toledo has one of the best engineering schools in the country. Our accredited programs focus on hands-on learning and practical experience.

Thanks to our unique, mandatory co-op program, students of the Mechanical Engineering program of The University of Toledo graduate with a year of real-work experience and often with full-time job offers.

Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree highlights

Mandatory, paid co-ops. Students spend three semesters as paid interns and often get job offers from their employers.

Cutting-edge facilities. Work with the latest equipment in laboratories and workshops located within our multimillion dollar, multi-building engineering complex. You’ll have access to advanced mechanic and thermal science measurement equipment; state-of-the-art, computer-aided design software; and robotic control systems.

Hands-on learning. UToledo mechanical engineering students get the real-world design experience they need to be competitive in the job market through:

Freshman design projects. Students work in teams to create a business plan and prototype using a 3D printer. This is great training for future entrepreneurs.

Senior design capstone course. Design and create a functional prototype to solve a problem for a real client.

Lab research

Formula SAE Car Team, which competes nationally

Rigorous, ABET-accredited, mechanical engineering curriculum.

Faculty with diverse backgrounds. Our faculty members have professional and research experience with NASA, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Co., Chrysler, the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Air Force.

Comprehensive course offerings. UToledo offers a wide array of engineering majors. This allows undergraduates to take courses in other areas of interest. Many mechanical engineering majors also minor in business administration, entrepreneurship, chemistry, biology, mathematics and more.

Career Opportunities

98% of the Mechanical Engineering graduates of the University of Toledo accept a job offer or enter graduate school within six months of graduation.

Many work as process or design engineers in such fields as:

Automotive

Design

Aerospace

Innovation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Single Variable Calculus

General Chemistry

Materials Science & Engineering

Engineering Physics

Tech Writing for Engineers

Engineering Statics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 54 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Official transcripts/certificates from each year of all secondary/high schools attended

Proof of English Language Proficiency

3.0 GPA; and

22 ACT/520 SAT (taken prior to March 2016) or 550 (taken after March 2016) mathematics subscore; and

4 years of high school math (fourth-year emphasis on trigonometry or pre-calculus) and high school chemistry; high school physics is strongly recommended

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21519 USD / year

≈ 21519 USD / year
Out-of-State

19953 USD / year

≈ 19953 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10593 USD / year

≈ 10593 USD / year

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 USD / month

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Mechanical Engineering bachelor's degree highlights

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