Master of Science [M.S] (Mechanical Engineering)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
College Partner
Field of Study:
Ranked #151 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025
$38,476 /Yr
- The M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering can be earned by either one of two plans:
- Completion of a thesis (Plan I), which reports a creative investigation of a defined problem
- Passing a comprehensive examination
- For the M.S. degree, students must meet a minimum residency requirement of three quarters, one complete academic year, in the University of California.
- At least two of these three quarters must be spent at UCR. Registration in at least 4 units of 100 or 200 level course work is necessary for each quarter of academic residence.
- Students should enroll in 12 units each quarter unless the Graduate Advisor grants an exception.
- The M.S. degree Plan I (Thesis) requires completion of a minimum of 36 units of upper-division and graduate-level approved course work and submission of an acceptable thesis.
- At least 24 of these units must be in graduate courses (200-series courses), a minimum of sixteen of these being Mechanical Engineering graduate courses (ME 200 or higher, excluding ME 250, ME 290, ME 297, ME 298I, and ME 299).
- No more than 8 units of course work may be satisfied with directed studies (ME 290) or individual internship (ME 298I). Students must defend the thesis.
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Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $38476 |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $1392 |
| Books and supply | $1550 |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuan Ai Lu Engstrom Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Bharat Petroleum Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Comindware Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,000/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyApprenticeship | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 20,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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