Mechanical Engineering M.S.M.E.
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Swenson College of Science & Engineering (DCSE)327 - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Preferred undergraduate degree in a related discipline
Completion of BS degree in ME or admission to integrated BSME/MSME program at UMD. Applicants with other undergraduate degrees may be considered; however, additional coursework may be required.
Preferred undergraduate GPA
3
Preferred English language test for admission
No Preferred Test
TOEFL - Total - Score
79
TOEFL - Reading - Score
19
TOEFL - Writing - Score
21
IELTS - Total - Score
6.5
IELTS - Reading - Score
6.5
IELTS - Writing - Score
6.5
Is a Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Is a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score used to determine admission to this program?
No
Description of other application requirements
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are not required for admission but will be considered if provided.
Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation concerning their academic ability and readiness for graduate education.
This program does not accept requests for credit for prior learning.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs .
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.
Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation concerning their academic ability and readiness for graduate education.
This program does not accept requests for credit for prior learning.
International and domestic applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language proficiency. Please visit the English Proficiency Requirements page for more information: z.umn.edu/proficiency-reqs .
A new scoring scale has been introduced for the TOEFL exam. Minimum required scores on exams taken on or after January 21, 2026 are as follows:
Overall: 4.5
Reading: 4.5
Writing: 4.5
The exam date should be within two years of the program start date.