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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

Mechanical engineering students at The University of Akron

Undergraduate

The College of Engineering offers the following undergraduate programs in the Mechanical Engineering Department:

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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

Mechanical Engineering students racecar tire from Goodyear at The University of Akron

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.

Learn more.

Apply

Take the first step to launching your engineering career, apply today!

Visit

Meet faculty and current students, and see our modern, park‑like campus.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Mechanical Engineering student at The University of Akron

“My master’s degree deepened my knowledge on simulation and finite element analysis that I use at work. It opened more potential doors for job positions that may not have been available to me without the degree and it even led to an early promotion.”

Paul Wischt, '16, '19, Product Design Engineer in Consumer Tire Technologies, Bridgestone Americas

WHY AKRON?

Civil engineering student at The University of 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 – learn more!

Civil Engineering students working in the lab at The University of Akron

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.

Mechanical Engineering students with Professor Sawyer and the human powered car they created at The University of Akron

Student Design Teams

Get hands on experience and choose from a number of award winning teams to join.

See all student design teams.

Biomedical engineering student at The University of Akron

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.

Engineering student working with a Mechanical Engeering professor at The University of Akron

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.