A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering provides a solid foundation in the basic laws of science while allowing students to specialize in one of three major areas:
- Fluid/thermal sciences and energy systems
- Materials, mechanical systems and manufacturing
- Design
A degree in mechanical engineering opens doors to careers in fields like energy, manufacturing, robotics and mechatronics. There’s an increasing demand for mechanical engineers, especially as high-tech industries continue to lead innovation. Almost every new design or innovation in science, engineering and business relies on mechanical engineering.
This is a broad and continuously evolving field that offers high job security and new professional and academic challenges for those who keep their skills up to date. With a degree in mechanical engineering, you can design the future you imagine
Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the program ensures a high-quality education that meets industry standards.
Program Requirements
Any degree-seeking student admitted to FIU in good academic standing may declare a major in mechanical engineering.
To earn a BS in Mechanical Engineering, students must complete 128 credits, a minimum of 32 lower-division credit hours, including 11 credit hours that satisfy the University Core Curriculum.
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit cpm.flvc.org.
- CHM1045 - General Chemistry I
AND CHM1045L - General Chemistry Lab I - MAC2281 - Calculus I for Engineering
- MAC2282 - Calculus II for Engineering
- MAC2283 - Calculus III for Engineering
- MAP2302 - Differential Equations
- PHY2048 - Physics with Calculus I
AND PHY2048L - General Physics Laboratory I - PHY2049 - Physics with Calculus II
AND PHY2049L - General Physics Laboratory II
Specialized Electives
Students must complete six credit hours of Advanced Core electives, three credit hours of design electives and nine credit hours of general electives.
- Fluid/Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems
- Materials, Mechanical Systems and Manufacturing
- Design Elective
- EAS4712 - Aerodynamic Shape Design
- EGM4350 - Finite Elements in Mechanical Engineering
- EGM4370 - Introduction to Meshfree and Alternative Methods in Mechanical Engineering
- EML3450 - Energy Systems
- EML4419 - Propulsion Systems
- EML4421 - Internal Combustion Engines
- EML4601 - Principles of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
- EML4601 - Principles of Refrigerating and Air Conditioning
- EML4603 - Air Conditioning Design
- EML4608C - Mechanical Systems in Environmental Control
- EML4706 - Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems
- EML4711 - Gas Dynamics
- EML4721 - Introduction to Computational Thermo-Fluid
- EML5103 - Intermediate Thermodynamics
- EML5104 - Classical Thermodynamics
- EML5152 - Intermediate Heat Transfer
- EML5606C - Advanced Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems
- EML5615C - Cad - A/C
- EML5708 - Advanced Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems
- EML5709 - Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
Laboratories
The BS in Mechanical Engineering includes six semester hours of engineering laboratory work. These labs focus on solving design problems using experimental methods.
The lab experience covers areas like machining, circuits, fluid mechanics, mechanics of materials, materials testing, applications in fluid and thermal science and instrumentation and measurement.
- EML3301L - Instrumentation Lab
- EML3126L - Transport Phenomena Lab
- EMA3702L - Mechanics and Materials Science Lab
Accelerated BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering Pathway
Students, who pursue a BS degree and are in their junior year (completed 75 credits), with at least a 3.20 GPA on both overall and upper division courses may apply to enroll in the combined BS/MS Pathway.
Financial Aid
FIU’s tuition is among the lowest in the nation and the most affordable among our competitors. U.S. News & World Report recognized FIU as a “best buy” in higher education, recognizing our students as some of the least indebted in the country.