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Mechanical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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Is this program right for you?

The accelerated MS in Mechanical Engineering at UW–Madison offers a flexible, 12-month, course-only path to a degree. As a student, you’ll choose from six focus areas designed to give you a deeper understanding of what interests you the most. Join a top-ranked program and learn from renowned faculty working on cutting-edge technologies to improve society.

  • Accelerated and course-based, so you graduate in one year, with no thesis required
  • Choose your focus area: Biomechanics, Computation and Data-Driven Engineering, Energy Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Mechanics, and Robotics, Controls and Sensing
  • Our mechanical engineering department is consistently ranked as a top graduate program by U.S. News & World Report rankings

Education that works for you

Learn to work independently to formulate, analyze, and solve advanced engineering problems with UW–Madison’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Commitment

1 year

Tuition

$1,200 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Fast-paced program with higher course load

Face-to-face

On-campus, in-person courses

Credits

30 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for fall, spring and summer terms

STEM opt eligible

Yes

International eligibility

Yes

Application deadlines

Summer 2025

  • Deadline: December 15, 2024

Fall 2025

  • Deadline: December 15, 2024

Spring 2026

  • Deadline: September 1, 2025
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Your questions, answered

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Alexis Oxborough

I liked the Accelerated program because it’s course-based but allows the student to choose their courses. It’s much more customizable for my interests than most course-based programs. I’m not required to focus on a particular element of engineering, instead I can take any course that interests me or is useful for my career.

– Lexi Oxborough, Mechanical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS

Admissions and events

Program requirements

All applicants must:

  • Have a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, engineering, physical or natural science or a related discipline from an accredited institution
  • Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. See the Graduate School Requirements for more information

Ideal applicants will:

  • Have a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. Students without may be required to complete one or more courses in addition to degree requirements to satisfy any deficiencies (this requirement cannot be determined prior to admission)
  • Have a GPA of 3.2

Application materials required

  • Online application
  • Resume/CV
  • Statement of purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation*

*Applicants earning a BS degree from UW-Madison are not required to obtain any letters of recommendation. Within the Graduate School application, in the letters of recommendation section, you will need to enter at least one contact.

For complete application details visit UW–Madison’s Guide →

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Results that work for you

Mechanical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS

$98,600

Median salary in 2021

Job titles

  • Mechanical engineers
  • Engineering managers
  • Project engineers
  • Principal engineers
  • Mechanical design engineers

Top employers

  • Boeing
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Northtrop Grumman
  • Raytheon Technologies
  • GE

6.30%

Projected growth for mechanical engineers from 2020–2030. Source: Lightcast™ 2022.

#9

graduate ranking among U.S. public universities

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

What you’ll learn

Fast-track your mechanical engineering career. Through this intensive program you’ll learn about core areas such as: Biomechanics, computation and data-driven engineering, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, mechanics, and robotics, controls and sensing.
For complete curricular details visit UW-Madison’s Guide →
  • Biomechanics
  • Computation and data-driven engineering
  • Energy systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Mechanics
  • Robotics, controls and sensing

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