BSE Mechanical Engineering

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.

Attendance type

Full-time

Credit hours

120

Study method

Online or campus immersion

STEM-OPT option

Available

Campus

ASU Tempe campus

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University is the largest and most comprehensive engineering program in the United States, with 31,752 students enrolled in Fall 2023 and 209 National Merit Scholars for 2022-23. Recognized for its excellence, the school ranks #2 for its online Master‚ in Electrical Engineering and #34 overall for undergraduate engineering programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2024).

Students at the Fulton Schools benefit from a globally diverse student body, bringing a wide range of perspectives and ideas to tackle the world, most significant challenges through engineering and technology.

ASU degree pathways

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.

Bridge courses at home university

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

Courses at ASU

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

Featured courses

MAE 318: System Dynamics and Control I

Dynamics of physical systems, models of mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems, Laplace transform, transfer functions, time response and frequency response.

MAE 400: Engineering Profession

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.

MEE 340: Heat Transfer

Conduction, convection, radiation and phase change heat transfer processes.

Admission Requirements

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.

$85 USD for campus-bound international students

$70 USD ASU online

2024-25 Tuition and fees

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

BSE Mechanical Engineering

Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering

ASU degree pathways

Featured courses

MAE 318: System Dynamics and Control I

MAE 400: Engineering Profession

MEE 340: Heat Transfer

Career opportunities and applicable roles

Recruiting companies

Admission Requirements

2024-25 Tuition and fees

2025-26 Important dates and deadlines

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