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B.S. Mechanical Engineering

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Studying Modern Machines

Mechanical engineering plays an important role in nearly every industry, and in this program you will learn how to apply math, science and engineering skills to research, design, develop and test devices and processes that solve problems. Students have opportunities to put their skills into real-world practice.

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  • Power Generation
  • Aircraft Design and Development
  • Engine and Powertrain Design
  • Additive Manufacturing (3D printing)
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Bio-mechanics and Mechanics of Materials
  • Lean Manufacturing Systems
  • Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Computer-Aided Design and Simulation
  • Thermodynamics and Combustion
  • Turbo-machinery
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Production Realization and Entrepreneurship

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Moscow 

Fast Facts

  • Nationally Ranked — by U.S. News and World Report for undergraduate engineering and computer science degree programs.
  • No. 1 Best Value Public University in the West – ranked for the fifth year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. We’re also the only public university in Idaho to be ranked best value by Forbes, Money and The Princeton Review.
  • Top 7 in the Nation for “infusing real-world experiences into engineering education” through our undergraduate Senior Capstone Design Program – National Academy of Engineering
  • Personalized Attention from nationally and internationally recognized faculty and staff through small class sizes, 1-on-1 interaction, mentorship, advising and research collaboration. All faculty hold Ph.D.s in their field.
  • 93% Graduate with Jobs or are enrolled in graduate education or military service – First Destination Survey
  • Highest Salary Earnings for early- and mid-career undergraduate degree recipients than any other public university in Idaho – Payscale
  • More Scholarships Awarded than any 4-year public engineering college in Idaho.
  • Hands-On Experience, Guaranteed ALL U of I College of Engineering students participate in hands-on experiences, through our nationally recognized Senior Capstone Design Program  and Engineering Design EXPO, Cooperative Education Program (Co-op), Idaho’s only Grand Challenge Scholars Program  and paid undergraduate assistantships.

The Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

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Engineering Physics Building Rm. 324K

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Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 0902
Moscow, ID 83844-0902

Phone: 208-885-6579

Email: medept@uidaho.edu