Undergraduate Education

In keeping with University recommendations and requirements, ME has moved to a fully online educational environment for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. This is uncharted territory, but we are rising to the challenge and remain committed to maintaining educational excellence.

Visit the Office of Undergraduate Education COVID-19 page for a list of resources and the latest updates.

A degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota prepares students for rewarding careers in industry and for graduate work — with a 98.3% placement rate.

When you study mechanical engineering, a strong background in mathematics, physics and chemistry is balanced with courses in engineering science and applied engineering. The department offers several elective and cross-disciplinary programs that provide further in-depth study in designated areas of the profession. These include: system design and control; manufacturing engineering; computer-aided design; thermodynamics and heat transfer; environmental engineering; power and propulsion; materials engineering; bioengineering; and mechanical-electrical engineering.