Overview

About Mechanical engineering at The University of Iowa

The BSE degree in mechanical engineering is one of eight Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the College of Engineering, which offers excellent opportunities for students to participate in research, internships, study abroad, and student organizations.

The Mechanical Engineering programme is offered at the The University of Iowa.

Careers

Iowa graduates have a 95 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.
Engineering is a well-respected profession that is used as a foundation for a variety of careers. Mechanical engineering graduates will find a wide variety of career opportunities in industry, government, education, and consulting.
Engineering majors hold eight of the top ten spots on the list of top-paid majors for bachelor's degree graduates, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Hydraulics and Hydrology

Fluid Flows in Environmental Systems

Biomimetic Fluid Dynamics

Experimental Naval Hydrodynamics

Biomedical Engineering Senior Design

Senior Electrical and Computer Engineering Design

Experimental Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Iowa City, 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

Submit an application

Pay the $40 application fee

Upload your academic records

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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

35271 USD / year

≈ 35271 USD / year
Out-of-State

35271 USD / year

≈ 35271 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13186 USD / year

≈ 13186 USD / year

Living costs

Iowa City

United States

1187 - 1841 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

About Mechanical engineering at The University of Iowa

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Iowa City

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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