Application Deadlines
International Applicants living outside of the United States are highly encouraged to apply by January 15 for the Fall semester.
Mechanical Engineering - PhD
Term | Final Deadline |
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Spring | 1 November |
Summer | 1 March |
Fall | 1 May |
Note: Students seeking assistantships and other financial aid should apply for Fall semester admissions no later than 15th of January. |
Mechanical Engineering - Masters Programs
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M.S. (Thesis) in Mechanical Engineering
Term | Final Deadline |
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Spring | 1 October |
Summer | 1 March |
Fall | 1 July |
Mechanical Engineering - Masters Programs
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M.S. (Non-Thesis) in Mechanical Engineering
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MS (Thesis) in Sustainable Energy
Term | Final Deadline |
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Spring | 1 November |
Summer | 1 March |
Fall | 1 July |
- Students seeking assistantships and other financial aid should apply for Fall semester admissions no later than 15th of January.
- The Department reviews all applications for assistantship opportunities. If you miss the January 15 deadline you will still be considered for an assistantship.
- There is no additional application for assistantship consideration.
- Applicants should follow the Department's application deadline and not the general university deadline.
- All application materials (including all supporting documents) MUST be submitted by the application deadline.
- The Department reserves the right to deny or cancel any application that is not complete by the application deadline.
- No late applications will be accepted.
Additional Department Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements of each University, a candidate for post-baccalaureate study in the Department of Mechanical Engineering must also meet the following requirements:
Admissions Requirements and Required Documents
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Earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any engineering discipline, applied biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, materials science, mathematics, applied mathematics, physics and applied physics. If you do not have an BS degree in engineering or in one of the approved science fields listed above you may not be eligible for admission to the graduate program.
Students without a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering but with a degree in an approved field may be required to complete remedial coursework in Mechanical Engineering as a condition of admission (See Requirements for Non-Majors)
- An undergraduate upper-division GPA or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
- The GRE requirement has been waived (and extended) for all engineering master’s applicants through Fall 2026.
- CV/Resume - Provide a detailed resume or CV.
- Statement of Purpose – State reason(s) for pursuing a graduate degree, include previous or proposed areas of research and must be 250 words or less.
- Three signed letters of recommendation on official letterhead – The letters should be from individuals qualified to evaluate your academic performance/potential or relevant work experience. If you are applying to Florida State University, your letters of recommendation MUST be submitted electronically by the recommender through the recommendations section of the online application.
- Credit Requirements
- International Credit Requirements — International applicants or degrees earned from international institutions must submit official transcripts through a NACES approved evaluator. We recommend using SpanTran for your course-by-course evaluation. We are unable to review applications with unofficial transcripts from international institutions. The University will not waive this requirement. For more information visit FSU Graduate School or FAMU Graduate School.
- US Credit Requirements — Credits earned from US institutions can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts.
- For International students, an English Proficiency Score Report is required if:
- The applicant’s country’s official language is NOT English or
- The applicant did NOT graduate from an accredited US institution with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University:
- Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
- Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
- International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55
- Duolingo: 120
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: 180
- Michigan Language Assessment: 55
Application Process
You only need to apply through one university. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint college shared by two universities, Florida A&M University and Florida State University. The program and coursework will be the same no matter which university you apply through. However, upon completion of the degree, you will only earn a diploma from one university.
All required application materials listed above must be on file, and the fee paid, before an application is considered complete and ready for review. We encourage you to submit and complete your application early. The graduate admissions committee reviews completed applications throughout the open application period, which allows you to quickly receive an admissions decision.
Admissions Requirements and Required Documents
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Earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any engineering discipline, applied biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, materials science, mathematics, applied mathematics, physics and applied physics. If you do not have an BS degree in engineering or in one of the approved science fields listed above you may not be eligible for admission to the graduate program.
Students without a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering but with a degree in an approved field may be required to complete remedial coursework in Mechanical Engineering as a condition of admission (See Requirements for Non-Majors)
- An undergraduate upper-division GPA or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
- The GRE requirement has been waived (and extended) for all engineering master’s applicants through Fall 2026.
- CV/Resume - Provide a detailed resume or CV.
- Statement of Purpose – State reason(s) for pursuing a graduate degree, include previous or proposed areas of research and must be 250 words or less.
- Three signed Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead – The letters should be from individuals qualified to evaluate your academic performance/potential or relevant work experience. If you are applying to Florida State University, your letters of recommendation MUST be submitted electronically through the recommendations section of the online application.
- Department Application - Graduate Faculty Preference Form
- Credit Requirements
- International Credit Requirements — International applicants or degrees earned from international institutions must submit official transcripts through a NACES approved evaluator. We recommend using SpanTran for your course-by-course evaluation. We are unable to review applications with unofficial transcripts from international institutions. The University will not waive this requirement. For more information visit FSU Graduate School or FAMU Graduate School.
- US Credit Requirements — Credits earned from US institutions can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts.
- For International students, an English Proficiency Score Report is required if:
- The applicant’s country’s official language is NOT English or
- The applicant did NOT graduate from an accredited US institution with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University:
- Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
- Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
- International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55
- Duolingo: 120
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: 180
- Michigan Language Assessment: 55
Application Process
You only need to apply through one university. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint college shared by two universities, Florida A&M University and Florida State University. The program and coursework will be the same no matter which university you apply through. However, upon completion of the degree, you will only earn a diploma from one university.
All required application materials listed above must be on file, and the fee paid, before an application is considered complete and ready for review. We encourage you to submit and complete your application early. The graduate admissions committee reviews completed applications throughout the open application period, which allows you to quickly receive an admissions decision. The links below will provide you with information regarding the specific application processes for FAMU and FSU.
Admissions Requirements and Required Documents
-
Earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any engineering discipline, applied biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, materials science, mathematics, applied mathematics, physics and applied physics. If you do not have an BS degree in engineering or in one of the approved science fields listed above, you may not be eligible for admission to the graduate program.
Students without a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering but with a degree in an approved field may be required to complete remedial coursework in Mechanical Engineering as a condition of admission (See Requirements for Non-Majors)
- An undergraduate upper-division GPA or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
- The GRE requirement has been waived (and extended) for all engineering master’s applicants through Fall 2026.
- CV/Resume - Provide a detailed resume or CV.
- Statement of Purpose – State reason(s) for pursuing a graduate degree, include previous or proposed areas of research and must be 250 words or less.
- Three signed Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead – The letters should be from individuals qualified to evaluate your academic performance/potential or relevant work experience. If you are applying to Florida State University, your letters of recommendation MUST be submitted electronically through the recommendations section of the online application.
- Credit Requirements
- International Credit Requirements — International applicants or degrees earned from international institutions must submit official transcripts through a NACES approved evaluator. We recommend using SpanTran for your course-by-course evaluation. We are unable to review applications with unofficial transcripts from international institutions. The University will not waive this requirement. For more information visit FSU Graduate School or FAMU Graduate School.
- US Credit Requirements — Credits earned from US institutions can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts.
- For International students, an English Proficiency Score Report is required if:
- The applicant’s country’s official language is NOT English or
- The applicant did NOT graduate from an accredited US institution with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University:
- Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
- Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
- International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55
- Duolingo: 120
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: 180
- Michigan Language Assessment: 55
Application Process
You only need to apply through one university. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint college shared by two universities, Florida A&M University and Florida State University. The program and coursework will be the same no matter which university you apply through. However, upon completion of the degree, you will only earn a diploma from one university.
All required application materials listed above must be on file, and the fee paid, before an application is considered complete and ready for review. We encourage you to submit and complete your application early. The graduate admissions committee reviews completed applications throughout the open application period, which allows you to quickly receive an admissions decision. The links below will provide you with information regarding the specific application processes for FAMU and FSU.
Admissions Requirements and Required Documents
-
Earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or any engineering discipline, applied biochemistry, chemistry, computer science, materials science, mathematics, applied mathematics, physics and applied physics from an accredited college or university. If you do not have an BS degree in engineering or in one of the approved science fields listed above you may not be eligible for admission to the graduate program.
Students without a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering but with a degree in an approved field may be required to complete remedial coursework in Mechanical Engineering as a condition of admission (See Requirements for Non-Majors).
- An undergraduate upper-division GPA or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
- Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE) score of a minimum GRE percentile of at least a 150 on the verbal portion and 155 on the quantitative portion of the test. GRE Waiver Form | FAMU-FSU
- CV/Resume - Provide a detailed resume or CV.
- Statement of Purpose – State reason(s) for pursuing a graduate degree, include previous or proposed areas of research and must be 250 words or less.
- Three signed Letters of Recommendation on official letterhead – The letters should be from individuals qualified to evaluate your academic performance/potential or relevant work experience. If you are applying to Florida State University, your letters of recommendation MUST be submitted electronically through the recommendations section of the online application.
- Department Application - Graduate Faculty Preference Form
- Credit Requirements
- International Credit Requirements — International applicants or degrees earned from international institutions must submit official transcripts through a NACES approved evaluator. We recommend using SpanTran for your course-by-course evaluation. We are unable to review applications with unofficial transcripts from international institutions. The University will not waive this requirement. For more information visit FSU Graduate School or FAMU Graduate School.
- US Credit Requirements — Credits earned from US institutions can be reviewed with unofficial transcripts.
- For International students, an English Proficiency Score Report is required if:
- The applicant’s country’s official language is NOT English or
- The applicant did NOT graduate from an accredited US institution with either a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
- The following are the minimum scores required for admission to the University:
- Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
- Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
- International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 55
- Duolingo: 120
- Cambridge C1 Advanced Level: 180
- Michigan Language Assessment: 55
Application Process
You only need to apply through one university. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is a joint college shared by two universities, Florida A&M University and Florida State University. The program and coursework will be the same no matter which university you apply through. However, upon completion of the degree, you will only earn a diploma from one university.
All required application materials listed above must be on file, and the fee paid, before an application is considered complete and ready for review. We encourage you to submit and complete your application early. The graduate admissions committee reviews completed applications throughout the open application period, which allows you to quickly receive an admissions decision. The links below will provide you with information regarding the specific application processes for FAMU and FSU.
In addition to the general requirements for admission, non-majors (students without a degree in mechanical engineering) will need to show evidence of exposure to the following core mechanical engineering disciplines and/or equivalent coursework:
Mechanical Systems
Statics, Dynamics, Mechanical Systems
- EML 3011C - Mechanics & Materials I: This course is the first part of a two-part sequence integrating concepts of mechanics and principles of materials. It will provide the student with a broad based introduction to and understanding of the application of materials in structural design, the processing of mechanical components, and the manufacture of high technology products. Prerequisites: CHM 1045 - General Chemistry I, CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Lab, EML 3002C - Mechanical Engineering Tools, EML 3004C - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, MAC 2313 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry III, and PHY 2048C - General Physics I.
- EML 3013C - Dynamics Systems I: This course is the first part of an integrated sequence in dynamics, vibrations, and controls. Material in this first course includes the following: absolute and relative motion of particles and rigid bodies in inertial, translating, and rotating coordinate frames; derivation and computer solution of differential equations of motion; single degree of freedom vibrations and elementary feedback control. Prerequisites: EML 3002C - Mechanical Engineering Tools and EML 3004C - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering.
Thermal Systems
Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics
- EML 3015C - Thermal Fluids I: First of a two-part sequence presenting an integrated treatment of traditional topics on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The essential role of each of these related elements and their connections are examined in the context of real-world systems. Materials covered include: first and second laws of thermodynamics; power and refrigeration cycles; heat transfer modes including steady and time dependent conduction, convection, and radiation; fluid statics; mass momentum and energy conservation; Bernoulli's equation; internal and external flows. Prerequisites: EML 3013C - Dynamic Systems I and MAC 2313 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry III.
- EML 3016C - Thermal Fluids II: Second of a two-part sequence presenting an integrated treatment of traditional topics on thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The essential role of each of these related elements and their connections are examined in the context of real-world systems. Prerequisites: EML 3015C - Thermal Fluids I.
The Admissions Committee will review the student's transcripts and determine if the student has taken this material (or a portion of it) as part of his/her previous coursework, and assign credit accordingly. If the student does not have exposure to one or more of the core disciplines, the committee will require the student to take corresponding coursework in the deficient areas as a condition of admission. These courses will be considered remedial and will not count toward the student's degree program requirements.
Application Status
FAMU applicants should contact the School of Graduates Studies and Research to check the status of their application. Please allow at least 10 business days before requesting a status update. The final admission decision will be sent via email.
FSU applicants can check the status of their application online at https://admissions.fsu.edu/StatusCheck/. Please allow at least 10 business days for new information to be reflected on the Online Status Check. The final admission decision will also be posted to the Online Status Check.
Admission into the graduate program and the awarding of financial aid are separate processes. Notification of admission may proceed notification of financial aid.
These links will provide you with information regarding the specific application processes for each university FAMU and FSU.
Funding
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Ph.D. programs offer competitive funding packages for newly admitted students. Please visit our graduate funding page to find out more about assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships.
Have Questions?
If you have any questions about graduate studies at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, please contact us for more information or to schedule a visit.
Combined BS to MS
Please visit the Combined BS to MS page to learn how you can earn your bachelor's and master's degree in less time at FAMU-FSU COE.