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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Mechanical engineers research, design, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. The University of Akron's Mechanical Engineering Department is the College's largest department and prepares students for careers for a broad range of professions.
FUTURE ENGINEERS
Undergraduate
Two ABET accredited undergraduate degrees are offered in the Mechanical Engineering Department:
Graduate
See how to apply, course list and degree requirements for our graduate studies in mechanical engineering.
Areas of emphasis include:
- Thermal-fluid sciences
- Mechanics
- Materials
- Controls and manufacturing
Tire Mechanics Short Course
The College offers a certificate program presented by internationally renowned experts in tire mechanics. The course is designed for those who have an engineering or science background at the Bachelor of Science level.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
"I will graduate with two years of full-time, paid work experience through the Engineering Co-op and Placement Program. UA graduates are among the strongest in the industry and are competitive on a global scale. I would highly recommend the College of Engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, especially if you are a driven individual willing to seek out new experiences, take chances, and explore different interests.”
Allen Mathis
UA Mechanical Engineering B.S. and M.S. graduate, current Ph.D. candidate
WHY AKRON?
Co-op Program
Get paid practical experience as part of your engineering curriculum. These immersive learning opportunities provide you with a competitive advantage. Our graduates are in demand by industry, and many have jobs lined up prior to graduation.
UA places over 100 co-op positions in engineering each year – learn more!
Research
Students conduct research in state-of-the-art facilities and labs alongside industry professionals, as well as in the college research centers, such as CenTiRe, a consortium of tire and tire-related industry members who jointly request, select, fund, mentor, and share in the results of the research.
See the full list of mechanical engineering research areas.
Student Design Teams
Get hands on experience and choose from a number of award winning teams to join.
Akron Guarantee Scholarship
The University of Akron provides affordable excellence for students and their families. Learn about the Akron Guarantee Scholarship.
Job Placement
93% of our graduating engineers have jobs within 6 months of graduation. Dig into our Engineering Co-op and Placement Program to see what opportunities await.
Faculty
You will learn from the best in a program that dates back 100 years. Mechanical engineering faculty are lab whizzes, scientists, academics, and members of industry.
INSIDE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Contact
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Auburn Science and Engineering Center, Suite #101
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio 44325-3903
Phone: 330-972-7731
Fax: 330-972-6027
Read a welcome from Dr. Sergio Felicelli, Mechanical Engineering Department Chair