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Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Technology

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Two-year technology diploma covering materials, Machine design, Manufacturing, Automation and thermodynamics.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Mechanical Engineering Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Year one covers engineering graphics
Materials. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Product designer
CAD technologist
Manufacturing technologist
Quality assurance technologist
Automation technologist
Cost estimator
Production planner

Curriculum

Year one covers engineering graphics
Materials
Statics
Dynamics
Strength of materials
Manufacturing
Welding and fluid power. Year two covers machine design
Quality
Thermodynamics
Automation
Fluid mechanics
HVAC
Computer-aided manufacturing
Robotics and a project. Optional co-op terms (MECH 101-103).

Entry requirements

Academic

First-year: top 25% of class or about 3.0 GPA (a guideline)
Official English-language secondary transcript
Transfer: college transcripts with WES/NACES evaluation and at least 15 semester hours. SAT/ACT optional for Fall 2026 except Honors College and accelerated programmes. Portfolio for Hillier College of Architecture and Design
Grade/context: Top 25% of class
Or 3.0 GPA equivalent where no class rank (a guideline
Not a stated minimum)
SAT/ACT test-optional for Fall 2026 (required for Honors College).

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcript in English (first-year) or official transcripts from all colleges attended with WES/NACES evaluation and at least 15 semester hours (transfer), Portfolio for architecture and design.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
Duolingo 100
PTE Academic 53

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
Credential Evaluation (If Applicable)
Portfolio (If Applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements and deadlines for international undergraduates (Fall 1 March
Spring 15 October) at Apply at (first-year applicants through and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload the English proficiency score
An English-language secondary transcript (first-year) or transcripts from all colleges with a WES/NACES evaluation and at least 15 semester hours (transfer)
SAT/ACT where required
a portfolio for Hillier College programmes. Follow NJIT's Applying for a Visa guidance for the F-1 student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$42,300 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Newark Campus
Faculty or school	Newark College of Engineering
Department	Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Technology Division
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Mar 2027
107 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.