One department: two outstanding majors!
Are you ready to make an impact on the world? The Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering (MechSE) at Illinois is consistently ranked in the Top 10 by U.S. News & World Report, and for good reason! Students from both of our majors - Engineering Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering - make a real impact here and abroad. They are solving today’s most pressing technological challenges in energy and the environment, biology and health care, defense and security, transportation, manufacturing, robotics, micro/nano technology, and many other areas. MechSE students gain problem-solving and communication skills to excel in engineering or non-traditional areas such as finance, management, business, medicine, and law.
Our Engineering Mechanics (EM) program is one of the most highly regarded areas of study and an ideal choice for students who combine a love of engineering with a passion for mathematics, physics, computation, and other sciences, enabling our students to tackle a diverse set of engineering challenges. Our EM program empowers students to make an impact in an area of their choice with a secondary field. Our small student-to-faculty ratio enhances learning and facilitates undergraduate research experiences. About half of our EM graduates pursue positions in industry and the other half continue their education in graduate school.
Our Mechanical Engineering (ME) program provides hands-on and broad training in design and manufacturing, materials, thermal/fluid sciences, and controls, enabling our students to have a major impact on society. ME students benefit from integrated, hands-on design courses that begin freshman year. About two-thirds of our ME graduates pursue positions in industry and the other third continue their education in graduate school.
Find out more: Contact Missy Biehl, MechSE Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor or Stephanie Ott-Monsivais, Academic Advisor
Come see us at: High School Visit Day on Monday, October 8th, 2018 from 11 am - 2 pm
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MechSE undergraduates enjoy:
- Welcoming environment of faculty, staff, and students
- Hands-on curricula starting freshman year
- State-of-the-art instructional and research labs
- Cutting-edge undergraduate research opportunities
- Over 3,000 square feet of Innovation Studio makerspace
- More than 15 MechSE-sponsored student organizations
- Excellent study abroad programs tailored to satisfy MechSE requirements
- Incredible internship and co-op opportunities
- Industry-sponsored Senior Capstone Design Project
- Personalized career assistance through Engineering Career Services
- Arrange a visit: Call the University of Illinois Visitor Center at 217-333-0824
Apply now:
November 1, 2018: “Early Action” deadline
January 5, 2019: Standard admission deadline
Domestic Students should contact:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
901 W. Illinois St.
Urbana, IL 61801
Phone: 217-333-0302
International students should contact:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
901 West Illinois Street
Urbana, IL 61801 U.S.A.
Phone:217-333-0413