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QS Rank:

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72

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University of California, San Diego

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California

United States

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Total Tuition Fees

$63,810

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Duration

60 Months

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Median Salary

$1,10,000

Ranking

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#34

US World and News Report

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#32

The World University Rankings

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#72

QS World University Rankings

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Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

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Class Size

27

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Average Age

5

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Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

30%

International:

26%

California:

44%

Career Outcomes

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Prospective Job Roles

Research Scientist

Mechanical Technician

Teacher

Other

Engineer Manager

Mechanical Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

Product Designer

Manufacturing Engineer

Entrepreneur

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Eligibility Criteria

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Accepted fields include Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Aeronautical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics.

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At least 3.5 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

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At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

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At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.

English Proficiency Tests

  • TOEFL

    94

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  • IELTS

    7

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Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Application Fee: 155.00

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    Transcript

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    Statement of Purpose

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    Academic LOR

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    Resume

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    Passport

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    Professional LOR

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    IELTS

Application Deadlines

PriorityGeneralSpace Available
FallDec 15, 2024Jan 15, 2025Apr 1, 2025

Fees and Funding

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Tuition Fees

$12,762 / year

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Overall Cost

$27,762 / year

FAQs

  • Students are typically assigned a faculty advisor during the admissions process. This advisor supervises research and guides course selection. Students may request a change of advisor with departmental approval.
  • Applicants generally need a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field. Minimum English proficiency scores are TOEFL 85, IELTS 7, or PTE 65. GRE requirements have been waived until further notice. Admission is competitive and based on academic record, research experience, and fit with faculty interests.
  • Department Qualifying Exam (DQE) before the end of the 2nd year Advance to Candidacy Senate Exam prior to the end of the 4th year Dissertation defense, usually by the end of the 5th year Students must also complete three 1-unit MAE 205 Graduate Seminars before advancing to candidacy.
  • Students must complete 36 units of coursework (9 four-unit courses) before the Departmental Qualifying Exam (DQE). At least 6 of these must be 200-level MAE courses, and 3 can be 200-level or upper-division undergraduate STEM courses. The course plan must be approved by the faculty advisor and DQE committee.
  • PhD students can specialize in areas such as Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Applied Mechanics, Applied Ocean Science, Engineering Physics, Multi-Scale Biology, and others within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) department.
  • The PhD is a research-oriented degree designed to prepare students for careers in research and teaching. It emphasizes original research, mastery of a specialization, and the ability to make significant contributions to the field of mechanical engineering.

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