Overview

The educational mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Yale University is to provide an excellent education that will prepare its students to become members of the next generation of mechanical engineers.

Learning outcomes

The Mechanical Engineering program seeks the following student outcomes for its graduates: to provide a comprehensive introduction to basic science and mathematics, which forms the foundation of mechanical engineering; to provide a thorough training in methods of analytical, experimental, and data analysis, including problem formulation; to provide instruction in the fundamentals of the design process, including project innovation, synthesis, and management, both individually and in a team setting; to provide both a technical and a nontechnical program of study in which oral and written communication skills are developed; to instill in students an understanding of their professional and ethical responsibilities, which affect society and their profession.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Multivariable Calculus

Physics

General Chemistry

Computing for Engineers/Scientists

Ordinary & Partial Differential Equations

Advanced General Physics

Thermodynamics for Mechanical Engineers

Strength of Materials

Electrical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Yale College does not measure credit by credit hours, but by course credits. The course load of a Yale undergraduate is thirty-six-course-credits.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 604 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

$80 application fee or fee waiver

Recommendations from two teachers and one counselor

School Report with transcript

Standardized test results (ACT or SAT)

English proficiency test results - recommended for non-native English-speakers

Mid-Year Report & Final Report

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Tuition Fee

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International

69900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69900 USD per year during 48 months.
National

69900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69900 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

69900 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69900 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for New Haven

1380 - 2110 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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