Be a Badger. Be a better engineer.
The world needs flexible problem-solvers who know how natural elements work in our world — like heat and cold; fluids, solids and gases; metals, plastics and even human tissue — and how to control the stresses, motions and designs of those elements. With a master’s degree or certificate in mechanical engineering from UW–Madison, you’ll be well-positioned to formulate, analyze and improve these mechanical systems, creating a better world for all of us.
- Learn on campus or entirely online — our programs are offered in flexible formats for students at every stage of their career
- Stand out with an advanced degree from one of the country’s top graduate engineering programs
- Earn more with your advanced degree — engineers with master’s degrees earn an average of 22 percent more than engineers with bachelor’s degrees*
The University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering’s graduate programs are top-ranked among U.S. public universities by U.S. News & World Report
Explore Mechanical Engineering Programs at UW–Madison
Master’s degree
Mechanical Engineering: Accelerated Program MS
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.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Mechanical Engineering: Modeling & Simulation in Mechanical Engineering MS
Master the art of virtual engineering with the Mechanical Engineering: Modeling & Simulation in Mechanical Engineering MS program. You’ll be equipped with advanced computational tools for simulating robot motion, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and other areas of interest to mechanical engineers.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Master’s degree
Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS
Advance your career in aerospace engineering with the Engineering Mechanics: Aerospace Engineering MS program. Through coursework and projects, you’ll gain expertise to push innovation in the aerospace industry.
Spring 2026
Deadline: 09/01/25
Tuition
$1,200 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Accelerated, Face-to-face
Capstone certificate
Powertrain Electrification Capstone
Immerse yourself in the future of transportation with the Powertrain Electrification Capstone program. You’ll learn through a combination of lectures and hands-on projects where you’ll gain expertise in designing, modeling and controlling electric vehicle powertrains and battery systems.
Spring 2025
Deadline: 01/15/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
9 graduate-level credits
Modality
Online
Master’s degree
Engineering Management MS
Lead with technical expertise through the Engineering Management MS program. You’ll develop expertise in project management, hone your negotiation skills, and gain a strong foundation in engineering law and ethics to become a well-rounded engineering leader.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 05/01/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
Master’s degree
Engineering: Engineering Data Analytics MEng
Translate data into action with the Engineering: Engineering Data Analytics MEng program. You’ll learn to manage and analyze data using industry-standard tools while developing the technical and project management skills to make data-driven decisions that optimize engineering projects.
Summer 2025
Deadline: 05/01/25
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Credits
30 graduate credits
Modality
Online
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Because the program is course-based it’s much more customizable to my interests. 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
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At UW–Madison, we help you find the path to a better life, for you and for the people around you. Whatever your dream, UW–Madison is a catalyst for the extraordinary. That’s because we want you to move the world forward.
*UW–Madison Academic Planning and Institutional Research Dataviz (in partnership with the U.S. Census Bureau and the Institute for Research on Innovation and Science.) Percent increase identified by comparing median salaries of engineering bachelor’s and master’s graduates one year after college.