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The program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering offers three plans of study (thesis option, project option, course work only option). Some graduate courses in Mechanical Engineering are offered at night for the benefit of full-time employed engineers within commuting distance of the campus. The MS program in Mechanical Engineering has several possible specializations including biomechanics, materials engineering, heat transfer, fluid mechanics, computational mechanics, vibrations, dynamics, simulation and controls.

Admission to the MSME Program

The following criteria supplement the Graduate School admission criteria (see Admission to Graduate Programs):

  • Regular Admission requirements
    1. Grade-point average of 3.0 or greater (A=4.0) on all undergraduate work.
    2. Minimum score of 151 on the quantitative Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and a minimum score of 138 on the verbal GRE. Applicants must submit official GRE scores. This requirement is waived for students who received the BSME degree from the University of South Alabama. However, those students may need to present GRE scores to be eligible for some assistantships or fellowships.
    3. For International students whose native language is not English, at least the following score on one of these English language tests:
      • paper-based TOEFL score 550, or
      • internet-based TOEFL score 79, or
      • IELTS band score 6.5, or
      • Pearson (PTE Academic) score 59, or
      • Duolingo score 100.

https://bulletin.southalabama.edu/programs-az/engineering/mechanical-aerospace-biomedical-engineering/mechanical-engineering-ms/

  1. Graduate applicants will submit their application and upload required documents with the $60 processing fee*
  2. Academic records detailing course work completed in postsecondary schools. Most graduate programs required a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0, as calculated by the Office of International Admissions and Student Programs. Some programs vary to please be sure to check the requirements for your specific graduate program. Please see the Academic Records tab for more details.
  3. English Proficiency Requirement** – submit one of the following (official scores as required by departments)
    • Minimum Duolingo: 100
    • Minimum TOEFL: 71
    • Minimum IELTS: 6.0
    • Minimum iTEP: 3.7
    • Minimum Pearson Academic: 48
    • Please note that some programs may require different English proficiency scores for admission, so be sure to check the requirements for your specific graduate program.
  4. Official Tests (GRE, GMAT, or MAT, as required by program)
  5. Letters of Recommendation (as required by program)
    • Three original letters of recommendation written by people familiar with the applicant's academic qualifications and ability to undertake the proposed course of study are required. The requests to recommenders are made through the application portal.
  6. Supplemental Documents to be uploaded to the application portal (as required by program)
    • Statement of Purpose
    • Resume
  7. Deposits - A non-refundable admissions deposit of $500 USD will be required of a student before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.***

*Application processing fees are only valid for the initial application. The University will give one courtesy deferral if the request is made prior to the start of the original application entry semester.

**Please note that some programs may require higher scores to prove English proficiency. Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution are exempt from providing English proficiency requirements.

***A deposit of $500 USD is required prior to I-20 issuance. This deposit is a non-refundable payment that will be applied to your tuition your first semester at the University of South Alabama.  Prospective F-1 students must demonstrate ability to fund the tuition, cost of living, and fees for a minimum of one year prior to issuance of the Form I-20. Submission of the deposit, along with bank statements, is a part of this financial demonstration.  The deposit is valid for one year from payment, should a prospective student be denied a F-1 visa, that student may request a deferral to the next semester. If the student is denied a visa a second time, the student may request a refund of the deposit by emailing the DS-160 denial notice, which must include the students name, to the Director of Immigration for processing

https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/international/requirements-deadline.html

Out of the United States Priority Deadlines:

Deadline

Fall Semester (August-December)

April 1

Spring Semester (January-May)

October 1

Summer Semester (May-July)

March 1

 

https://www.southalabama.edu/departments/international/requirements-deadline.html

Please send the student details and document to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org. IGS team will submit the application S N Global portal