Find more information on degree requirements, curriculum, planning, and student resources below.
Degree requirements and curriculum
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
- M.S. degree track options
- Course requirements
- Thesis requirements
- Cost and fees
- Online program
- Transition into Ph.D. program
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Curriculum: Pre-M.S. entry
- Curriculum: Post-M.S. entry (non-UW degree)
- Curriculum: Post-M.S. entry (UW M.S.)
- Core curriculum and GPA requirements
- Qualifying examination
- Supervisory committee
- General examination
- Reading committee
- Final examination
- Academic progress policy
Data Science degree options
Current enrolled ME graduate students are eligible to apply for Data Science degree options. The students must complete an application form, and contact the graduate academic advisors to declare interest in pursuing the Data Science degree track.
- Application form
- Master's – Data Science option
- Ph.D. – Data Science option
- Ph.D. – Advanced Data Science option
Planning tools
- M.S. Plan of Study: All-coursework option
- M.S. Plan of Study: Project-based option
- M.S. Plan of Study: Thesis-track option
Concentrations course list
Graduate students can focus their studies on one of several subject areas. Keep in mind when planning your schedule that full-time status (10 or more credits) may be necessary to fulfill financial aid or visa requirements. The maximum number of credits covered by a tuition waiver is 11 during the autumn, winter, and spring quarters and 2 in the summer.
Affiliate certificate programs
Graduate students in Mechanical Engineering can build their credentials in areas that complement their research and career goals by earning an affiliate certificate alongside their degree. Explore the programs below:
- Graduate Certificate in Quantum Information Science and Engineering, offered by UW QuantumX.
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Robotics, offered by UW Engineering.
- Graduate Certificate in AI & Machine Learning for Engineering, offered by UW Engineering.
These programs have their own admission requirements, deadlines and application. Admission to ME does not guarantee admission to these programs and vice versa.
Forms and templates
Resources for master's to Ph.D. application, special projects, and petitions.
- Graduation petition
- Ph.D. recommendation request
- Ph.D. application form
- Thesis proposal template (Must be signed by the student's faculty adviser before being submitted to the Graduate Program Adviser)
- Graduate project registration form
Student support and resources
- Graduate students exams calendar
- Graduate research guide
- Graduation procedures
- ME Graduate Student Association (MEGA)
- UW International Student Services (ISS)
- Course registration - UWPCE certificate programs