Mechanical Engineering, BS

Mechanical engineering is one of the most diverse fields in engineering. This program applies mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles. Students study forces acting on bodies of solids or fluids as well as the resulting dynamic motion of those bodies. With these principles, you are able to design and control machines and systems. Examples include systems that apply loads, transport matter and energy, and convert one form of energy to another. If you’re interested in how the world around you moves and changes, this major might be for you.

Career options include aerospace, automotive work, computer software and electronics, defense and security, environment, health and biological work, manufacturing, energy and transportation, and research and development. Our ABET accredited undergraduate program in Mechanical engineering at the Illinois is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. Students in our department enjoy access to internationally renowned and award-winning faculty, world-class laboratories, and exceptional resources.

Students should complete their high school courses and grades

GPA: 3.73-4