Mechanical engineering is one of the most general engineering fields. The engineer has the freedom to deal with virtually any aspect of the multi-faceted engineering process such as design, development, analysis, production and testing. The broad nature of the field also provides opportunities to work in various areas of interest ranging from energy conversion or environmental control to the production of transportation and construction equipment.
Concentrations
General mechanical engineering
Thermal sciences
Mechanical systems
Research
Work with faculty engaged in leading-edge research in areas such as:
Design optimization
Nanotribology
Technology innovation and entrepreneurship
Sustainable design and manufacturing
Marine robotics
Biomimetic surfaces
Career Paths
Materials engineers work primarily in engineering services, research and development, manufacturing and the federal government.
Honors in the Major
Students in the Mechanical Engineering major who meet all the following criteria can be awarded honors in the major upon graduation:
A 3.000 cumulative GPA in all UWM graded credits;
A 3.500 GPA over all CEAS courses counting toward the Mechanical Engineering major;
September 2025
College of Engineering and Applied Science
3200 North Cramer Street,
MILWAUKEE,
Wisconsin,
53211, United States
Students who are graduating high school seniors or high school graduates (or equivalent) who haven鈥檛 previously attended a college or university.
TOEFL IBT: 79 or higher
TOEFL PBT: 548 or higher
IELTS/IELTS Indicator: 6.5 or higher
Duolingo: 120 or higher
PTEA: 56 or higher
IB: 5 in HL English
British A-level: C or Better
Fall (September) Semester Applications: March 1
Spring (January) Semester Applications: December 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
