About Mechanical Engineering, M.s. in University of Wisconsin - Madison
The M.S. Mechanical Engineering degree with a named option in Research takes approximately two years to complete. The thesis track has a significant research component giving students valuable hands-on research experience with mentoring by faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The independent study track has a stronger focus on coursework but also requires at least 3 credits of independent study mentored by faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. (Fall 2021 is the final term in which students can select the 'independent study' track. Students admitted to Spring 2022 and beyond will be required to follow the 'thesis' track.)
The M.S. Mechanical Engineering degree with named options in Accelerated Program; Automotive Engineering; and Modeling and Simulation in Mechanical Engineering; each take approximately 3 terms (1 calendar year) to complete. These three programs include only coursework.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 100
- PTE:73
University of Wisconsin - Madison Highlights
Type of University |
Public |
Faculty Members |
22,365 |
Number of Undergraduate Students |
31,185 |
Number of Postgraduate Students |
11,758 |
Number of International Students |
5,885 |
Annual Acceptance Rate |
51% |
Basic Tuition Fee for International Undergraduate Students |
37,785 USD |
Basic Tuition Fee for International Graduate Students |
24,054 USD |
Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/ACT |
Official website |
wisc.edu |
University of Wisconsin - Madison Annual Cost to Attend
Wisconsin Resident Tuition - $9,273
Fee |
Cost |
Books and Supplies |
$1,150 |
Other Fees |
$1,452 |
Room and Board |
$11,558 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,120 |
Total One Year Cost |
$26,553 |
Out of State Resident Tuition - $36,333
Fee |
Cost |
Books and Supplies |
$1,150 |
Other Fees |
$1,452 |
Room and Board |
$11,558 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,120 |
Total One Year Cost |
$53,613 |