ME Graduate Admission Requirements

Admissions Requirements and Required Documents

1. 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)

2. An undergraduate upper-division GPA or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
3. The GRE requirement has been waived (and extended) for all engineering master’s applicants through Fall 2026.
4. CV/Resume - Provide a detailed resume or CV.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Department Application - Graduate Faculty Preference Form
8. 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.
9. 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

1. 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)

2. An undergraduate upper-division GPA or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
3. The GRE requirement has been waived (and extended) for all engineering master’s applicants through Fall 2026.
4. CV/Resume - Provide a detailed resume or CV.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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

1. 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).

2. An undergraduate upper-division GPA or graduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher.
3. 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
4. CV/Resume - Provide a detailed resume or CV.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Department Application - Graduate Faculty Preference Form
8. 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.
9. 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.