Overview

The Mechanical Engineering programme offered by University of Nevada, Las Vegas , synthesizes math, science, engineering science, and engineering design. The programme provides electives in several general areas, including thermal-sciences, mechanical design and manufacturing, robotics and automation, mechanical and environmental systems, nuclear engineering, aerospace engineering, and bioengineering.

Students begin the practice of design in their freshman year and integrate it throughout their programmes which culminate in a team-oriented capstone design project in the senior year. The programme is geared to prepare students for the lifelong practice of mechanical engineering and for immediate entry to positions in industry or further studies in graduate schools. The department also offers the Integrated B.S.-M.S. programme for qualified undergraduate students.

Learning Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering — Mechanical Engineering programme has several objectives:

Our graduates will apply acquired technical capabilities when solving engineering problems or in their graduate studies in mechanical engineering or other fields.

Our graduates will use acquired professional skills to work effectively with colleagues and others in the workplace.

Our graduates will demonstrate a sense of responsibility as a professional member of society.

Program Goals

The goals of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering — Mechanical Engineering programme are to:

Prepare graduates for the lifelong learning of mechanical engineering.

Provide graduates with solid academic preparation for professional positions and/or graduate study.

Career Possibilities

Mechanical engineering graduates from UNLV have gone on to rewarding careers with industry, utility companies, consulting engineers and local, state and federal agencies. Many students decide to continue their education in graduate school at UNLV or at other fine universities. The long-term outlook for employment of mechanical engineers appears to be excellent both regionally and throughout the country. Salaries and advancement prospects compare favorably with many other professions. The median expected salary for a beginning mechanical engineer in U.S. can be found from the website of the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry Laboratory
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab
Physics
Engineering
Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Las Vegas, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

High School Transcript –

Submit your high school transcript (includes all high school coursework and grades).

A certified translation is required for any transcript not written in English.

College/University Transcript(s)-

Submit your official transcripts from all previously attended colleges or universities where college-level credits were earned (either while in high school or after graduating high school).

A certified evaluation (course-by-course with GPA calculation) by a NACES member organization is required for all non-US college-level coursework.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

31710 USD / year

≈ 31710 USD / year
Out-of-State

31420 USD / year

≈ 31420 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11231 USD / year

≈ 11231 USD / year

Living costs

Las Vegas

United States

880 - 1430 USD / month

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