Mechanical Engineering MS and PhD

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus College of Engineering · University Park, PA

• Field: Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• Degrees: Master's, PhD
• Application fee: $65
• GRE: Not required
• Letters: 3 (recommendations)

Deadlines

• Fall admission (resident MS and PhD): Dec. 1, 2026

Essays

Statement of purpose (Generally one to two pages; no length restriction)

No specific content requirements; express why you wish to pursue graduate studies, which could include your experience, training, goals, interests, or expectations.

Resume

Journal papers (optional, one PDF)

Editor's notes

• Penn State ME sets December 1, 2026 as the fall deadline and gives no fixed prompt for the statement of purpose, so you decide its focus; the FAQ suggests one to two concise pages on your experience, goals, and interests. Applications are reviewed only for the degree you select, so choose MS or PhD deliberately. The FAQ advises emailing faculty in your area with your background, research interests, and resume, noting they may not reply to every inquiry.

Sources

1. Penn State ME: Graduate admissions (official)
2. Penn State ME: Graduate student FAQs (official)
3. Penn State Fox Graduate School: Prepare to apply (fees)