Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
#3 Best Online Master's Program in Mechanical Engineering
2025 U.S. News and World Report
YOU CHOOSE how you earn your M.Eng.ME degree at the University of Illinois:
Our M.Eng.ME degree can be completed in as short a time as one year of full-time study. Online students, many of whom work full-time, have up to five years to complete the program. Whether you enroll fully online, on campus, or a combination of the two, the degree requirements and the degree itself are identical. The application process is the same for both the on-campus and online programs; simply select the desired program when you are applying. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the online course catalog and coursework requirements for the program prior to applying.
“Attending the M.Eng.ME program was one of the most influential decisions of my engineering career. Its comprehensive courses and engaging professors ensured my ability to get a job in a competitive field. My employer has stated that my hands-on experience in this program gave me a big advantage in my interview where I had presented my work in designing and building a car powered solely by a handheld drill. Not only are the courses some of the best I have ever taken, the program staff provides incredible support in helping you choose your best path.”
- Dan Panno, M.Eng.ME alumnus 2022, Associate at Exponent
Quick facts: Which degree program is the one for you?
M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering | MS in Mechanical Engineering | |
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Goals | Advanced knowledge Professional development capstone or cooperative project options available |
Advisor-based program fosters research immersion |
Milestones | Non-thesis, coursework-based | Thesis/research requirement |
Length | Flexible: Full-time in as little as 1 academic year Part-time in a max of 5 years |
Full-time enrollment required; 2 years is the typical time-to-degree |
Online option | Yes | No |
GRE | Not required | Not required |
TA/RA/Fellowships | Not eligible | Eligible |
Cost | Graduate rate for Grainger Engineering set by the Office of the Registrar at Illinois | Graduate rate for Grainger Engineering set by the Office of the Registrar at Illinois |
Questions? We're here to help!
Susan Roughton
M.Eng.ME Program Coordinator
mechse-meng@illinois.edu or roughton@illinois.edu
Sofia Posada Ceron (M.Eng.ME 2024)
M.Eng.ME Academic Advisor
mechse-meng@illinois.edu or sposada2@illinois.edu
Professor M. Quinn Brewster
M.Eng.ME Program Director
mechse-meng@illinois.edu or brewster@illinois.edu