Overview

Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering is located in Provo, UT, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Mechanical engineering
Master of Science (MS)	Mechanical Engineering

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	29
Doctoral Degrees	5

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?	No

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam Optional: GRE Thesis Required BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Engineering, Physical or Mathematical Science)ResumeStatement of Intent3 Letters of RecommendationInternational students may be required to complete an English Proficiency ExamOptional: Digital interview through InterviewStream
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam Optional: GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Engineering, Physical or Mathematical Science)ResumeStatement of Intent3 Letters of RecommendationInternational students may be required to complete an English Proficiency ExamOptional: Digital interview through InterviewStream

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

43

Applied

30

Accepted

27

Enrolled

Applying

50

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	January 15th	Not reported	No
Winter deadline	August 15th	Not reported	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	Optional: GRE
Master's Degree Requirements	BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Engineering, Physical or Mathematical Science) Resume Statement of Intent 3 Letters of Recommendation International students may be required to complete an English Proficiency Exam Optional: Digital interview through InterviewStream
Doctoral Degree Exam	Optional: GRE
Doctoral Degree Requirements	BS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (Engineering, Physical or Mathematical Science) Resume Statement of Intent 3 Letters of Recommendation International students may be required to complete an English Proficiency Exam Optional: Digital interview through InterviewStream

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 85
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 7

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$15,864

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1
Types of financial support available	Scholarship and/or loans

Student Body

109

Total Graduate Students

11%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.42%
Black or African American	Not Reported
White or Caucasian	79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	Not Reported
Asian	0.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	1.83%
Unknown	Not Reported

Gender

Male (95%)

Female (4%)

Faculty

33

Total faculty

Full-time - 33

Part-time - 0

Male (31)

Female (2)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Thermal fluids, product design and development, acoustics, aerodynamics, biomechanic, robotics, and dynamic and mechatronic systems and controls
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	5,700,289

Location & Contact

Address 350 Engineering Building
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT  84602
United States

Contact Dr. Brian Jensen
Department Chair
Email: bdjensen@byu.edu
Phone: 801-422-6397

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