University Of California - [UCLA], California, Los Angeles - Courses & Fees

Los Angeles, California

University Public College

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California Los Angeles is a 2 years program. The areas of study in the program are:

Dynamics physics
Fluid mechanics
Heat and mass transfer
Micro-electro-mechanical systems
Structural and solid mechanics
Systems and control.

The average length of time for students in the MSc program is 5 quarters.The maximum time allowed for completing the MSc degree is 3 years. The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. University of California Los Angeles ranks 2^nd in 2020 for aerospace and defense research and development.

Important Dates

Event	End Date
Application Deadline For Fall Intake	Dec 1, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 2	Year 1
Tuition Fees	$11700	$11700
Health Insurance	$4714	$4714
International differential fee	$15102	$15102
Other Fees	NA	$80
Total Fees	$31516	$31596

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Food (On-Campus)	$17599
Room and Food (Off-Campus)	$15240

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or equivalent from a recognized institution.
A GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program. Students may voluntarily submit GRE test scores and they will be reviewed as part of the holistic application consideration.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

87 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

326 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Aerospace engineer
Automotive engineer
CAD technician
Contracting civil engineer
Control and instrumentation engineer
Maintenance engineer
Mechanical engineer
Nuclear engineer

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Richard A. Freund International Scholarship	$5000	Yes	Apr 1, 2023
SWE Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Feb 28, 2023
Young Women in Public Affairs Award	$4000	Yes	N/A
BeArt Presets-Academic Scholarship	$2000	Yes	Apr 1, 2023