Master of Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois Chicago
- Chicago, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Mechanical Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Mechanical engineering design
- Analysis
- Manufacturing and maintenance roles
Curriculum
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Classical physics and dynamics
- Differential equations and linear algebra
- Basic electronics
- Engineering design and statistics
- Manufacturing
- Embedded processors
- Failure analysis
- Engineering finance and independent projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Graduate College minimum 2.75/4.00 on the last 60 hours (programmes may set higher)
- Programme materials
- English proof (IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 130) unless the programme sets higher.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 54
- Duolingo 130
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
How to apply
- Pick a programme and check its deadline in the Graduate College search tool. Fall 2027
- Spring 2028 and Summer 2028 applications opened 1 August 2026. Apply online and pay 180 USD (80 USD application plus 100 USD international credential evaluation). Upload transcripts
- English test scores (TOEFL iBT 80
- The applicable IELTS score
- PTE 54 or Duolingo 130 unless the programme asks more) and programme materials such as statement
- Letters and GRE/GMAT. After admission
- Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $38,478 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $180 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Eligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Eligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $38,478 USD per year. The application fee is $180 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 54, Duolingo 130.
Eligible currently enrolled full-time international students at UIC may apply for the Laurette Kirstein Scholarship after completing at least one semester at UIC and achieving a UIC GPA of 3.5 or higher. This award is not an automatic incoming admission scholarship.