Mechanical engineering is a creative, diverse discipline. Mechanical engineers design, build and control the devices, machines, processes and systems that are the mainstay of modern industrialized society.
Students prepare for a career in mechanical engineering through a curriculum that includes the study of the principles governing energy transfer, mechanical design, sensors and control devices and the application of these principles to the creative solution of practical modern problems.
Quick Facts
Full-time
120 credit hours
Online or Campus Immersion
ASU Tempe campus
STEM-OPT Option Available
Students enrolled at an ASU Cintana Alliance Network institution have the chance to start their courses at their home institution and transfer those credits* to finish their remaining years at ASU.
Model available: Undergraduate dual degree and pathway to ASU degree only.
Up to 90 credit hrs. can be transferred
from ACI to ASU
Students must earn a “C-” or
higher for courses to transfer to ASU
Graduation requirements at partner institution
Minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ASU
English Composition I & II
General Education and Graduation requirements must be
met through the combination of transfer courses from partner institution and the coursework completed at ASU
Dynamics of physical systems, models of mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems, Laplace transform, transfer functions, time response and frequency response.
Impact of mechanical and aerospace engineering in a global and societal context; effects of and on globalization, environment, sustainability, economy, politics; engineering ethics and business practices.
Conduction, convection, radiation and phase change heat transfer processes.
Minimum transfer GPA of 3.00 for fewer than 24 transfer hours and minimum 1210 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score (or 1140 if taken prior to March 5, 2016) or minimum 24 ACT combined score, or a minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.00 in ASU competency courses, or class ranking in top 25% of high school class.
Proof of English proficiency: 79 iBT TOEFL; 6.5 IELTS; PTE 58; Duolingo 105 or equivalent; Global Launch’s online English for Undergraduate Admission or full-time English Language Program (campus or online immersion).
Standardized test requirements: The BGM requires an ACT of 24 and 1180 for non-residents of the U.S. These are the general university admission requirements. Students who do not meet these aptitude requirements may be reviewed individually before a final admission decision is made.
| Enrollment Path BSE Mechanical Engineering | Credit Hours Completed at Institution | Credit Hours Completed at ASU | Estimated Duration | Total Program Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Articulated Pathway | 90 | 30 | 1 year (3+1) and 2 years (2+2) | ~$87,260 USD (2+2) |
| Direct ASU Enrollment | 120 | 4 years |
Note 1: This is an estimate only. Based on ASU 2024-25 published online tuition and fee rates. Subject to change for future years.
Note 2: Tuition calculation for Articulated Pathway is based on the minimum credits required to be completed at ASU: 15 credits (Fall) and 15 credits (Spring).
Note 3: Articulations may require additional credits for viability, which could increase the cost.
Note 4: Additional Scholarship may be available for qualifying students.
| Program Start | Application Deadline | Classes Begin | Tuition Payment Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | May 1, 2025 | ||
| Spring 2025 | November 1, 2024 |