Innovate technologies for a more efficient, sustainable future
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.
UW–Madison offers one of the top-ranked mechanical engineering departments in the nation, with accelerated and online graduate programs designed for career-focused students who are ready to be leaders in their field. Our faculty are renowned for their expertise and research in energy efficiency, applied computing, engines, biomechanics, robotics and other emerging technologies.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is ranked in the Top Ten Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs and among the Best Engineering Grad Schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Learn online or on campus
UW–Madison engineering master’s degrees and certificates are offered in various formats for students at every stage of their careers. Whether online or on campus, you’ll learn from world-renowned faculty and earn your degree from an acclaimed research institution. Set yourself apart with an advanced degree from one of the country’s top graduate engineering programs.
Explore Mechanical Engineering Programs @ UW–Madison
Mechanical Engineering: Accelerated Program
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Delivery method: Face-to-face, on campus
- Time to completion: 1 year
- Fall application deadline: December 15
Gain the knowledge and skills to carry out advanced technical work in the mechanical engineering field. From energy systems to medical implants to robotics to advanced manufacturing, this degree can be tailored to provide you with the education that matches your long-term career goals.
Choose from six areas of specialization: energy systems; biomechanics; advanced manufacturing; mechanics; computation and data-driven engineering; and robotics, controls and sensing.
Aerospace Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics
- Delivery method: Face-to-face, on campus
- Time to completion: 1 year
- Fall application deadline: December 15
Gain a broad mechanics foundation with an emphasis on aerospace engineering. You’ll learn theoretical and computational methods for engineering analysis and get hands-on experience in the lab. Topics include fluid mechanics, rigid-body dynamics, structural dynamics and mechanics of aerospace structures.
Modeling & Simulation in Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Delivery method: Face-to-face, on campus
- Time to completion: 1 year
- Fall application deadline: December 15
Gain computational engineering literacy and a strong modeling and simulation skillset to apply to mechanical engineering applications using high-performance computing, simulation analysis, design optimization and more.
Powertrain Electrification
Capstone Certificate
- Delivery method: Online
- Time to completion: 1 year
- Spring application deadline: January 15
- Fall application deadline: August 15
Deepen your knowledge of what it takes to hybridize a powertrain by exploring the necessary design considerations for the engine and electric drive to work together.
Engineering Data Analytics
Master of Engineering in Engineering
- Delivery method: Online
- Time to completion: 2–3 years
- Spring application deadline: November 1
- Summer application deadline: May 1
- Fall application deadline: July 1
Learn to lead strategic initiatives that capture and transform complex data into knowledge that drives improvements to engineering analysis, design and performance.
Engineering Management MS
Master of Science in Engineering Management
- Delivery method: Online
- Time to completion: 2–3 years
- Spring application deadline: November 1
- Summer application deadline: May 1
- Fall application deadline: July 1
Many industries are in critical need of engineers who can drive change and innovation as highly competent, confident leaders. Learn to communicate across the languages of business management and engineering, drive change and innovation at work through data-driven management, and position yourself for success in high-growth industries.
—Lexi Oxborough, MSx'24, mechanical engineer, UW–Madison Physical Sciences Laboratory
“So far, my favorite course has been Solar Energy Technology. This course covered a variety of solar energy technologies and included a semester project that was open-ended, so I chose a topic that was beneficial for my work. This project is supporting development at my organization and will inform design decisions for a major upcoming project.”