Mechanical Engineering
Shorelight - Auburn University, United States
First Year Course Fee
USD 32,246
Course Accredited By
ABET
The curriculum in Mechanical Engineering focuses on the analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical components and systems.
- Emphasis is placed on the fundamental concepts of engineering science and design needed in a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, biotechnology, material and chemical processing, microsystems and sensors, nanotechnology, machinery and robotics, pharmaceutical, energy production and distribution, heating and refrigeration, food production and processing, entertainment, pulp and paper, weapons systems, and many others. Mechanical engineering students take courses in several areas of engineering including: mechanics of rigid and deformable solids, thermo-fluid sciences, energy systems, dynamic systems and controls, design and manufacturing, materials, and electronics.
- In compliance with the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University has developed and maintained a well-defined set of Program Educational Objectives to assure the quality of our program and graduates. These objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the mechanical engineering degree program is preparing the graduates to achieve a few years after graduation. The objectives are consistent with the needs and expectations of the program constituencies, and are reviewed and updated regularly using an annual assessment process. The current program educational objectives are:
- Our graduates have rewarding careers where they use their technical proficiency and mechanical engineering education for the professional practice of mechanical engineering or any other career path they choose.
- Our graduates contribute to their chosen field by effectively leveraging a broad array of professional skills such as oral and written communication, leadership, and teamwork.
- Our graduates are life-long learners through a variety of means including self study, continuing education courses, and graduate level education.
- Our graduates maintain awareness of a broad range of contemporary issues and global concerns especially as they relate to the field of mechanical engineering.
- Students are able to concentrate on areas of special interest through technical elective courses taken in the senior year. In addition, specialized concentrations are offered in Additive Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering, and Pulp and Paper Engineering. Minors are offered in Tribology, Business Engineering and Technology, and Automotive Engineering and Manufacturing.
Enrollment Cycles
- July 2023
- September 2023
- April 2024
KENYA
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B-/8
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
UGANDA
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades of D or higher and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject. In addition, Uganda
- Certificate of Education with a C (7) average or higher or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Examination Certificate with 5 academic subjects passed is required
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C7
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B5
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
TANZANIA
- Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms D/4
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
United Kingdom
- See GCE criteria
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms GCE
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms GCE
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms GCE
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
BTEC
- (BTEC) Extended Diploma (Level 3)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms 96 UCAS Points or MMM Grade
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O-LEVEL
- 5 college preparatory subjects passed
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms D or 3
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms D or 3
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms C or 4
English Requirement Certificate
IELTS
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 - 6.0 No subscore below 5.0
- EAP (3 Terms) 5 No subscore below 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5 (recommended - no part below 6.0
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4
TOEFL
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 No sub-score below 14 (My Best Accepted)
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 - 67 No sub-score below 12 (My Best Accepted)
- ID (2 Terms) 79 (recommended - no part below 18) (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 - 59 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40 (My Best Accepted)
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40 - 49 (My Best Accepted)
Duolingo
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- ID (2 Terms) 110
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
- Typical cost for two semesters $47,446
- Tuition $32,246
- Housing $11,200
- Dining $2,000
- Other $2,000
- Program Cost Per Semester Academic Accelerator
- Fall 2021 $18,500
- Spring 2022 $18,500
- Summer 2022 $18,500
- Housing Option Description Cost Per Semester
- Option A: Off Campus Standard Apartment Living
- Standard Apartment Living (Option A) is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students. These furnished three- or four-bedroom apartments include a private bedroom and bathroom.
- Fall 2021 N/A
- Spring 2022 $5,000
- Summer 2022 $4,800
- Option B: Off Campus Exceptional Apartment Living
- Exceptional Apartment Living (Option B) is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students. These shared, furnished apartments include a private bedroom and bathroom. (Total number of rooms per apartment can vary.)
- Fall 2021 $5,600
- Spring 2022 $5,800
- Summer 2022 $5,600
- Option C: Off Campus Luxury Apartment
- Living Luxury Apartment Living (Option C) is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students in downtown Auburn. These shared, furnished apartments include a private bedroom and bathroom. (Total number of rooms per apartment can vary.)
- Fall 2021 N/A
- Spring 2022 $6,600
- Summer 2022 $6,400
- Option D: Off Campus Premier Apartment Living
- Premier Apartment Living (Option D) is off-campus housing for undergraduate and graduate students in downtown Auburn. These shared, furnished apartments include a private bedroom and bathroom. (Total number of rooms per apartment can vary.)
- Fall 2021 N/A
- Spring 2022 $7,200
- Summer 2022 $7,000
- Meal Plan Details Cost Per Semester
- Off Campus Meal Plan
- $350 Dining Dollars per semester at 30 dining halls, markets, cafés, food trucks, and popular chains on campus.
- Fall 2021 $350
- Spring 2022 N/A
- Summer 2022 N/A
- On Campus Meal Plan
- $1,100 Dining Dollars per semester at 30 dining halls, markets, cafés, food trucks, and popular chains on campus.
- Fall 2021 $1,100
- Spring 2022 N/A
- Summer 2022 N/A