Pathway to Admissions
UCSB Mechanical Engineering Degrees Offered:
- Mechanical Engineering, MS
- Mechanical Engineering, PhD
- Optional emphasis in Computational Science & Engineering
- Optional emphasis in Bioengineering
- Optional emphasis in Neuroscience
Degree Requirements
Understand the degree requirements for a M.S. and/or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at UCSB before applying.
Choose a Faculty Advisor
Read about choosing an advisor and area of research. Reach out to the UCSB Mechanical Engineering professors with whom you would like to study and ask them about their goals and their personal style of mentorship. Faculty in the department look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with talented and motivated graduate students. Important goals we envision for our PhD students include:
- A thorough understanding of current literature and the identification of fundamental research problems.
- The development of a strong theoretical and experimental background and the proposal of innovative solutions to challenging problems.
- The presentation and publication of research in the most prestigious journals and conferences.
- The development of teaching, laboratory, personal communication, team work and presentation skills.
UCSB Graduate Division
The UC Santa Barbara Graduate Division office is a central campus resource for students seeking admission for graduate degrees. Carefully review their admissions information, the academic services offered for admitted students, and financial information about fees and costs to attend UCSB as a graduate student.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bolin Liao (Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering)
Katelynn Ellison (Student Affairs Manager)
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of California
Engineering II Bldg., Room 2355
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5070
Diversity
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to promoting excellence through diversity, equity, and inclusion, including our graduate program.
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