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Graduate Programs

Advance your expertise and expand your impact with graduate study in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at UNC Charlotte. The department offers a nationally recognized Master of Science program, a Ph.D. program and a specialized graduate certificate, providing flexible pathways to deepen your knowledge and accelerate your career.

As a graduate student, you’ll work alongside faculty on cutting-edge research in areas such as bioengineering, advanced manufacturing, motorsports engineering, energy systems and computational mechanics, gaining the skills to solve complex, real-world challenges. Whether you’re preparing for leadership in industry or pursuing advanced research and innovation, this program equips you to take the next step in engineering.

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Full details on admission, progression and all program requirements, including your culminating experience, can be found in the official University Catalog located at the bottom of each Academic Program page.

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Academic & Professional Support

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Departmental Advising
Connect with advisors who understand your program and goals. Find department-specific advising resources, contact information and guidance tailored to your academic journey.
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Culminating Experience
Tackle real engineering challenges, build specialized expertise and showcase your skills through a faculty-guided project or thesis.
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Graduate Assistantships
Gain hands-on experience while supporting your graduate education. Assistantships offer opportunities to work with faculty on teaching and research projects while providing tuition support and professional development in your field.
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Tuition Support

Graduate students at UNC Charlotte can access tuition support through assistantships and Graduate School funding programs. These opportunities help reduce the cost of study while providing hands-on experience in teaching and research, making graduate education more affordable and impactful.

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Jorian Khan

“I was looking for Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. programs with emphasis on metrology. UNC Charlotte is the place to study metrology in the U.S. In reality, I committed to UNC Charlotte after meeting with the faculty and other students. The students and faculty have been wonderfully welcoming and extremely generous sharing their knowledge. I came for the metrology but I stayed because of the welcoming environment and the wonderful people.”

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