About us
Our program provides diverse opportunities for graduate studies in all areas of mechanical engineering. Our faculty, students, and researchers work together to solve some of society’s most pressing challenges. We also focus on multidisciplinary, collaborative research with faculty in other departments in the College of Engineering and in colleges at The Ohio State University including the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Medicine.
At Ohio State, we connect research to passion. Our students are exploring the treatment of human movement disorders; developing novel approaches to supplying electrical energy; investigating complex combustion and fluid mechanics processes; and much more. Your mechanical engineering research will go further at Ohio State.
Click here to view our graduate program brochure or request more information about this program.
Optional Practical Training (OPT)
International graduates of this major are approved by the Department of Homeland Security for three (3) years of work permission in the United States after graduation. Visit the Office of International Affairs website for more information.
Upcoming Recruitment Events
Graduate Research Information Sessions – Learn More and Register Here
- Wednesday, September 20th - Multi-functional Design Lab - Dr. Alok Sutradhar
- Thursday, September 28th - Materials at Extremes - Dr. Calvin Stewart
- Tuesday, October 3rd - Zhai Research Group - Dr. Shang Zhai
- Thursday, November 2nd - Cyberbotics Lab - Dr. Ayonga Hereid
Scarlet and Gray Preview Day: MAE Graduate Programs – Learn More and Register Here
- Friday, October 27th – Both In-Person and Virtual Options
- The Scarlet and Gray Preview Day: MAE Graduate Programs event is an opportunity for prospective graduate students to learn more about our graduate programs in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering. Prospective students have the opportunity to attend this event in person or virtually. Attendees will have the opportunity to:
- Meet with current faculty, students, and staff
- Tour labs to learn about research happening in the Department
- Apply to be considered for an application fee waiver (while supplies last)
- Eligible to be considered for early admission review and priority funding consideration
- Note: This event is geared towards autumn 2024 applicants. However, this event is open to any student who meets the attendance requirements.
MAE Admissions Webinar – Learn More and Register Here
- Various sessions in September, October, and November.