Undergraduate Studies at IUPUI

To learn more about the Mechanical Engineering field in general follow more information about ME .

The programs in the Mechanical Engineering department are designed to prepare students for a long and productive career. They start with a strong foundation in the engineering sciences and include project-based laboratory and design activities in an environment that fosters independence, creativity, leadership and the capability for continuing growth.

Classes in Mechanical Engineering are relatively small. All classes are taught by the faculty (not teaching assistants) and students get to know their faculty and fellow students rather easily. While academic achievement is the focus of our program, our students are well rounded and have the ability to participate in many campus activities. Each year our students are recognized as among the top scholars on campus. Additional details on the undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as information regarding joint degree and interdisciplinary programs of study may be obtained from Undergraduate Degree Information .

Freshman are admitted to the Freshman Engineering program. In this program, the students are exposed to the different engineering disciplines and can make an informed choice of which engineering program best suits their interests at the beginning of their sophomore year.

If your interested in becoming part of Mechanical Engineering at IUPUI, you will need to apply through the IUPUI Admission Office. For details, please visit the Admissions Office home page.

Students interested in transferring from other schools should contact Freshman Engineering for more information on this process.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance for undergraduate students at IUPUI is handled through IUPUI Student Financial Services. At IUPUI, we make all our undergraduate admission decisions without regard to family financial circumstances. We award all our aid based on financial need, and we meet the full need of each student. This means that applying for aid does not influence your admission decision. If your family needs assistance to pay for an IUPUI education, we encourage you to apply for financial aid.

Learn more about IUPUI financial aid options at the IUPUI Student Financial Aid web site.