Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mayagüez, PR
42
Students
Urban
Setting
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University of Puerto Rico–Mayagüez / Department of Mechanical Engineering is located in Mayagüez, PR, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Mechanical engineering | Fluid mechanics |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Mechanical engineering | Mechanics of materials |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Mechanical engineering | Aerospace and unmanned vehicles |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Mechanical engineering | Automation/mechatronics |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Mechanical engineering | Bioengineering |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Mechanical engineering | Manufacturing |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Mechanical engineering | Heat transfer/energy systems |
| Master of Engineering (ME) | Mechanical engineering | Micro and nano engineering |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | Fluid mechanics |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | Mechanics of materials |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | Automation/mechatronics |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | Bioengineering |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | Manufacturing |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | Heat transfer/energy systems |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | Micro and nano engineering |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Fluid mechanics |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Mechanics of materials |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Automation/mechatronics |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Bioengineering |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Manufacturing |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Heat transfer/energy systems |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Micro and nano engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 17 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
1 Foreign Language
Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
22
Applied
22
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
25
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 15th | February 15th | No |
| Spring deadline | September 15th | September 15th | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Requirements | BS in mechanical engineering or its equivalent | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | BS or MS in mechanical engineering or its equivalent; minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
42
Total Graduate Students
19%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
80%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 90.48% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | Not Reported |
| White or Caucasian | 2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | Not Reported |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (85%)
Female (14%)
Faculty
23
Total faculty
Full-time (22)
Part-time (1)
Male (19)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Computational fluid dynamics, thermal sciences, mechanical design, material health, microfluidics |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
PO Box 9000
Mayagüez, PR 00681-9000
United States
Mayagüez, PR 00681-9000
United States
Contact
Mr. Paul Sundaram PhD
Chairperson
Email: paul.sundaram@upr.edu
Phone: 787-832-4040 ext. 3659
Fax: 787-265-3817
Chairperson
Email: paul.sundaram@upr.edu
Phone: 787-832-4040 ext. 3659
Fax: 787-265-3817