Graduate programs

Admission requirements

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)

Applicants who have received a bachelors of science degree in mechanical engineering or in a closely related field from an accredited university, and who meet university graduate admission requirements, will be considered for regular admission. Applicants will need to provide three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a resume or curriculum vitae.  Conditional admission may be granted in exceptional cases.

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSMSE)

Applicants who have received a bachelors of science degree in engineering or a related science field such as materials science, physics, or chemistry from an accredited university, and who meet university graduate admission requirements, will be considered for regular admission. Applicants will need to provide three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a resume or curriculum vitae.  Conditional admission may be granted in exceptional cases.

Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

A master's of science degree in mechanical engineering, or a closely related field, is required for students applying to the mechanical engineering PhD program.  Applicants will need to provide three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, a resume or curriculum vitae, and current GRE scores.  GRE scores are not required if the masters degree was completed at PSU.  Additional admission requirements and details are published on the MME department web site at www.pdx.edu/mme.