Mechanics of Materials
Equilibrium, strain-displacement relations, and stress-strain-temperature relations. Applications to force transmission and deformations in axial, torsional, and bending of bars. Combined loadings.
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Program description
Mechanical Engineering, BSE
Mechanical engineering is a broad and inventive discipline in which engineers design, build, and control the machines, devices, and systems that underpin modern industry.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering program in mechanical engineering prepares students for their careers through a curriculum covering energy transfer principles, mechanical design, sensors, and control systems, and teaches them to apply these concepts to solve real-world engineering challenges. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and international students may qualify for STEM-OPT work authorization after graduation.
Curriculum
Featured courses
Advanced Mathematical Methods for Engineers
Methods for numerical solutions to engineering problems. Nonlinear equations, quadrature, ordinary differential equations. Analytical and numerical solutions to partial differential equations.
Principles of Mechanical Design
The design process; conceptual and embodiment design of mechanical elements; form synthesis; material selection, failure modes, manufacturability tolerances, common mechanisms and machine elements.
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Admission requirements
Program requirements
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Mechanical Engineering, BSE, MS →Transfer applicants
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https://admission.asu.edu/apply/international/transfer →Key admission dates & deadlines
| Program start | Spring 2027 | Fall 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Immersion | Online | Campus Immersion | Online | |
| Application deadline | October 1st, 2026 | October 1st, 2026 | January 15th, 2027 | January 15th, 2027 |
| Classes start | January 11th, 2027 | January 11th, 2027 | August 19th, 2027 | August 19th, 2027 |
Outcomes
Career opportunities & applicable roles
Mechanical engineers are employed in virtually every kind of industry. They are involved in seeking new knowledge through research; in generating creative design and development; and in the production, control, management and sales of the devices and systems needed by society. Therefore, a major strength of a mechanical engineering education is the flexibility it provides for its graduates regarding future employment opportunities.
Career examples include
Automotive Engineer
Biomedical Engineer
Energy Engineer
Engineering Manager
Mechanical Engineer
Supply Chain Engineer
The school
Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering
The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States, with students from 150 countries and all 50 states. It offers 28 undergraduate and more than 55 graduate programs across eight schools.
Faculty lead high-impact research, including EPIXC, a $70 million clean energy institute funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and the $39.8 million SWAP Hub supported by the CHIPS and Science Act. The college is also home to five Science and Technology Centers.
U.S. News & World Report ranks its graduate engineering programs No. 23 among public universities (2025–2026), and its faculty have received more than 130 U.S. patents and launched 13 startups.
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