Overview
The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell committed to providing students with the highest-quality learning relevant to the needs of industry and society.
Features
This Mechanical Engineering program offers unique opportunities to its students, with its location in an innovation and technological hub, the growing number of award-winning research active faculty in the Department, the renowned research laboratories, plus much more.
Programme Structure
Areas of study include:
- Design and Manufacturing
- Energy
- Mechanics and Materials
- Thermofluids
- Vibrations/Dynamics/Controls
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.2
- GRE®: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL® IBT: 79
General requirements
- Applicants must have a minimum of a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field with a minimum grade point average of 3.000 and a min GPA of 3.250 in science and engineering courses. Applicants with a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.250.
- Applicants must submit official GRE scores
- Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation
- Applicants from abroad whose native language is not English, must take The TOEFL exam (other UMass Lowell graduate admission approved exam)
Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates: January 2027, May 2027, September 2027 — rolling admission, apply anytime
- Language: English
- Credits: 63 SCH
- Delivered: On Campus
- Campus location: Lowell, United States
Tuition Fees
- International / Out-of-State: 41,611 AUD per year (≈ 29,250 USD per year)
- Domestic / In-State: 23,718 AUD per year (≈ 16,672 USD per year)
Living costs
Lowell, United States: 1,608–3,330 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

