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Graduate Studies
Graduate work leading to degrees in mechanical engineering and in materials science.
ME Research
Research includes biomechanics, fusion, materials science, machining, and more.
New Opportunities
Launch Your Future in Aerospace Engineering
Whether you're building a strong foundation or advancing your expertise, our undergraduate minor and master’s program in aerospace engineering open doors to a high-demand, high-tech field. These programs are designed to complement degrees in engineering, physics, computer science, optics, and more, giving students the specialized skills needed to stand out in the aerospace industry.
Learn MoreResearch Facilities
The University has many shared resources used by mechanical engineering faculty and students including the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, the Center for Optics Manufacturing, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry.
The department was ranked 14th in publications per faculty and 8th in citations per publication, according to a 2010 study by the National Research Council.
There are approximately 200 undergraduate students (50 per graduating class) and 22 faculty members in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Rochester.
Why MECHe?
All of our mechanical engineering students apply the latest software to problems in the mechanics of solids and fluids, materials science, mechanical systems, and advanced power applications. They also have broad hands-on laboratory and design experience. We offer research opportunities to both graduate and undergraduate students.
