The University of Texas at Austin

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is the application of the principles of physics in the analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is one of the broadest engineering disciplines and has one of the longest histories. In mechanical engineering, students will develop a solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics and energy. Those concepts will be used to design and analyze motor vehicles, aircraft, heating and cooling systems, watercraft, manufacturing plants, industrial equipment and machinery, robotics, medical devices, alternative energy solutions and more.

Research and Education Programs

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At a Glance

  • 8 U.S. News & World Report ranking of ME's undergraduate program.
  • 13 U.S. News & World Report ranking of ME's graduate program.
  • $66k The average starting salary for a mechanical engineer is $66,615.

www.me.utexas.edu

Department Chair: Jayathi Murthy

Main office: ETC, Room 5.208

Phone: 512-471-0796

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Meet Our Faculty

Juan Sanchez

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Dr. Sanchez works in Materials with specific interests in Computation and modeling of phase diagrams; Magnetic alloys and multilayers; Electronic and thermodynamic properties of materials.

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Affiliated Research Centers

Center for Electromechanics (CEM)

The Center for Electromechanics is focused on the advancement of energy storage and power generation rotating machines for both intermittent and continuous duty applications.

 

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Undergraduate Degree Plans and Requirements

Fitting all of the required courses into four years can be challenging. Use a degree plan that's specific to your major to help map your courses and be successful.

Download all 2010-12 and 2012-14 degree plans online.