Overview

Mechanical Engineers play a critical role in interdisciplinary teams that develop and build new technologies for alternative energy and the environment, healthcare, electric cars, robotics, material science and nano-technology, and manufacturing

Student Outcomes

Prior to graduation, we have assessed and evaluated that each Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Washington has:

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electrical Circuits
Engineering Ethics
Computer Modeling
Material Science
Thermodynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Mechanical Design
System Dynamics and Controls
Engineering Economy
Heat Transfer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tacoma, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 591 other Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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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 the UW Tacoma Freshman Application.
Complete the academic course grid and your senior year projections.
Write your personal statement
Complete the activity log
Pay the application fee or request a fee waiver at the conclusion of your application.
Submit official standardized test scores (optional).
Submit official AP, IB, or CLEP scores (if applicable).
Have you graduated from high school? You are required to send a final, official transcript at the time of application

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

44811 USD / year

≈ 44811 USD / year
Out-of-State

44811 USD / year

≈ 44811 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13577 USD / year

≈ 13577 USD / year

Living costs

Tacoma

United States

1000 - 1580 USD / month

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

Funding

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