Undergraduate Education

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.
The Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
See more about the ME Program's Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes.
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At the Top of Her Game
Mechanical engineering helps you get ahead. ME undergraduate student and Minnesota Hockey player Emily Brown says her studies have given her "an unfair advantage" on the ice.
CSE Student Groups Housed in ME
ASME — American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Gopher Motorsports — UMN Formula SAE
ME Undergrad News

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I am proud to call myself #UMNDriven because it places me in a community of intelligent, creative, and inspiring individuals that continually push me to reach my potential.
Celia Gonzalez, ME undergraduateI chose ME as a career change, as it matched my experience and passion. The professors helped ease my transition utilizing a wide variety of real-world events in their lessons. This, along with numerous student groups and workshops on campus, made it a truly fulfilling experience.
Javier Martinez, ME transfer student and 2019 graduateI'm proud to be learning and growing as an engineer at the University of Minnesota, a community that values cultural diversity and creativity as much as I do.
Jason Salseg, ME transfer studentDr. Susan Mantell has been an excellent professor during my undergraduate education. Among her wonderfully thorough lectures and approachable attitude she was extremely helpful during some of the more difficult courses of my curriculum. Thank you, Dr. Mantell!
Tristin StanleyI want to thank Professor Frank Kelso. He is one of the best professors I have had the pleasure of learning from. He has shown genuine care in my learning as well as my peers, and his instrumental role in the Co-op Program gave me the best experience in my co-op career.
Jacob Barrett