NC Mechanical EngineeringNorth Carolina State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

Required with the Graduate School application.

CV or resume

CV or resume.

Recommendation letters x 3

Graduate School default is three recommendations unless a program states otherwise.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all colleges/universities attended; official typically required after admission/enrollment.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate School minimum unless the department publishes a higher standard; competitive admission.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering preferred; other engineering/physics/math backgrounds considered with prerequisite coursework.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 each component); Graduate School Academic IELTS minimum; General IELTS not accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 80 overall (18 each component); Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Speaking 5 required for TA appointment.; Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Some programs set higher minima.
GRE: Optional; MAE: GRE currently waived for all applicants; competitive section minima previously published if scores are provided.