Admission Requirements

General

Candidates for the Master of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy Programs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering must fulfill the general requirements stipulated by Florida A & M University and Florida State University, as well as the specific requirements set by the College of Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering. If an applicant satisfies the university's requirements, but fails to meet the departmental criteria, which are generally higher than that of the university, admission can be denied.

FAMU and FSU Minimum Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Good standing in the institution last attended.
• Evidence through original transcript of a satisfactory academic record from an accredited institution
  • at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale as an upper division undergraduate student or a 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale as a Master's student;
  • or have a minimum combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the General Aptitude Portion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Departmental Minimum Requirements

Master Of Science

• A baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. If a Mechanical Engineering baccalaureate degree has not been obtained, applicant will be required to satisfy deficiencies by taking undergraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering.
• A GPA of 3.00 (3.50 for international students) or higher in upper division undergraduate education.
• An official GRE score sent from ETS to the Admissions Office of the preferred university. A minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1150 (1350 for international students) is required. International students also need to obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 computer-based.)
• Three letters of recommendation and a statement of professional goals.

Doctor Of Philosophy

• A Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Before a student can be admitted to the Doctoral Program, he/she must have received a Master's degree recognized by the department. A student wishing to transfer from other disciplines should have fundamental knowledge in a broad area of Mechanical Engineering, including advanced mathematics, dynamics and controls, solid mechanics and materials, and fluid and thermal sciences.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 (3.5 for international students) for graduate course work at the previous institution.
• An official GRE score sent from ETS to the Admissions Office of the preferred university. A minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1150 is required. International students also need to obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 computer-based.)
• Three letters of recommendation and a statement of professional goals.