Applying
Thank you for your interest in applying to the University of Rochester’s Department of Mechanical Engineering graduate programs.
Program-Specific Information
MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering
For fall 2025 admission, the online application must be submitted by January 15, 2025 and all materials must be submitted no later than February 1, 2025 to be considered for fall 2025 admission. We are not currently offering spring admission.
Application Materials and Requirements
Submission deadline: February 1, 2025
Application fee: $70
The application consists of the following parts:
- Full online application
- Personal statement
- Transcripts from each university that you have attended, uploaded to the online application (Copies are acceptable for application review. Official transcripts are only needed if applicant is accepted.)
- Copies of GRE scores uploaded to the online application
- GRE University code: 2928
- GRE department code: 1502
- Copies of TOEFL, IELTS, and Duolingo scores for applicants whose native language is not English
- TOEFL University code: 2928
- TOEFL department code:68
- Three letters of recommendation submitted electronically
Please note: All documents should be submitted through the online application system.
GRE scores will be optional for applicants applying for admission. Applicants can still choose to submit scores if they wish.
When will a decision be made on my application? The application review process begins in January. All decisions will be finalized by mid-March. Applicants will receive an email notification when a decision is made.
Can my application fee be waived? We understand that application fees can be a financial burden for students and do not want this to prevent good students from applying to our programs. We can only make a small number of waivers for outstanding students, who need to find a faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering to endorse their waiver petition.
PhD Applicants
We hope that your application reflects your academic preparedness and research experience and enthusiasm. Matching the research interests of our faculty members is a crucial factor in the selection process. Finally, we will also consider an applicant’s impact on the diversity of our department.
MS in Aerospace Engineering
Application for admission to the program for the fall 2025 term is currently open. Applications may be submitted up until June 1, 2025.
Application Materials and Requirements
Submission deadline: June 1, 2025
Application fee: $0
The application consists of the following parts:
- Full online application
- Unofficial copies of transcript from all postsecondary institutions
- Curriculum Vitae/resumé
- Three letters of recommendation
- Statement of purpose
- Copies of GRE scores uploaded to the online application
- Institution code: 2928
- Department code: 1603
- Official English Language Proficiency Test scores (International students)