Overview

In fact, mechanical engineers provide solutions in manufacturing, productivity, workplace safety, and countless other areas. That's why we teach you not only the basics, but advanced topics like thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanics of machinery, and mechanical design—plus give you hands-on lab experiences. You can also enhance your education with mechanical systems or energy systems electives. Best of all, you can earn a certification to teach general science with UABTeach, and you can earn your master's simultaneously with our fast-track Mechanical Engineering program from The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Key Facts

Mechanical engineers earned an average salary of $85,880 per year in 2017 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
UAB engineers are designing and building coolers and freezers for NASA to help scientists conduct experiments in space.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

General Physics

Statics

Mechanics of Solids

Mechanics of Solids Laboratory

Engineering Economics
General Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-15 00:00:00

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Priority Consideration deadlines. Applications submitted after the priority deadlines will be considered on a space-available basis

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit your official ACT or SAT scores. Test scores included on an official high school transcript or submitted directly from ACT or College Board are considered official for admission purposes. UAB does not “superscore” ACT or SAT results; your highest composite score will be considered.
Submit your PreACT or PSAT score in lieu of an ACT or SAT if you were unable to take the ACT or SAT. Score reports may be uploaded in the application portal.
a completed application;
a nonrefundable $40 application fee;
official proof of English proficiency (unless English is your first language);
official transcripts*. All documents must be sent in English.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30630 USD / year

≈ 30630 USD / year
Out-of-State

28140 USD / year

≈ 28140 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 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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Programme Structure

Key information

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Birmingham

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