About Mechanical Engineering (bs) in Georgia Institute of Technology
The undergraduate curriculum in mechanical engineering (ME) is very broad and flexible. The curriculum comprises a ME core of fundamental concepts, plus a design/professional-practice stem, plus 15 credit hours of free electives. The program prepares students to be problem solvers and to contribute to a wide range of industries and businesses, or to go on for further study in graduate school. There is a strong emphasis in the ME program on design, creativity, and hands-on learning. Due to the wide range of career choices open to MEs, the program incorporates courses in electronics, materials science, computer programming, and manufacturing. The large number of free elective hours allows students to pursue minors and certificates throughout the Institute, or to specialize in areas within ME. The flexibility also helps students to pursue a variety of special programs including co-op, internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
Georgia Institute of Technology Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1885 |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Location |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| Number of Campuses |
USA, France and China |
| On-campus Accommodation |
Available |
| Mode of Program |
Full-time, Part-time, Online |
| Total Enrollment |
36,302 |
| Retention Rate |
97% |
| Graduation Rate |
90% |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships, loans, grants |
| Work Study Program |
Available |
Georgia Institute of Technology Cost of Attendance
An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States has been given below for all potential applicants of the institute.
| Type of Fee |
Freshmen (USD) |
Other Undergraduates (USD) |
| Tuition |
31,370 |
31,370 |
| Mandatory Student Fees |
2,424 |
2,424 |
| Books & Supplies |
800 |
800 |
| Housing Allowance |
6,918 |
9,658 |
| Meal Plan Allowance |
5,172 |
5,172 |
| Personal/ Misc Educational Costs (est.) |
3,200 |
3,200 |
| Average Loan Cost |
60 |
60 |
| Total |
49,944 |
52,684 |
Graduate school tuition varies depending on the programme. However, the following is an estimate of the cost:
| Type of Fee |
Amount (USD) |
| Tuition and Institute Mandated Fees |
Varies |
| Books & Supplies |
800 |
| Housing Allowance |
9,658 |
| Meal Plan Allowance |
5,172 |
| Personal/ Misc Educational Costs (estimated) |
3,200 |
| Average Loan Cost |
140 |
| Total |
18,970 + the appropriate tuition and Institute-mandated fees |
