Overview

Department of Mechanical Engineering / Department of Mechanical Engineering is located in Philadelphia, PA, in an urban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	3
Doctoral Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?
Evening/weekend programs available?
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test. Waivers are considered on a case by case basis for master's applicants. Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required Preliminary exam, dissertation proposal and defense

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

68

Applied

31

Accepted

12

Enrolled

Applying

60

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Yes

Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	June 1st	March 1st	Yes
Spring deadline	November 1st	August 1st	Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test. Waivers are considered on a case by case basis for master's applicants.
Master's Degree Requirements	Competitive applicants to the master's programs should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and GREs of at least the 50th percentile in each section. Applicants should also possess an undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET accredited or equivalent institution. Also required: letters of rec, resume, personal statement.
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements	Competitive applicants to the PhD programs should have an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 and GREs of at least the 50th percentile in each section. A master's degree in engineering is preferred, but not required. Also required: letters of rec, resume, personal statement.

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Types of financial support available	Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships

Student Body

33

Total Graduate Students

66%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	3.03%
Black or African American	3.03%
White or Caucasian	24%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	3.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (90%)

Female (9%)

Faculty

30

Total faculty

Full-time - 23

Part-time - 7

Male (26)

Female (4)

Research

Focus of faculty research:	Acoustic metamaterials and intelligent sensors, Advanced materials for energy applications, Biofluidics and microfluidics, Biomechanics and medical devices, Crashworthiness of electric cars, Dynamic systems, robotics and controls, Nano synthesis and manufacturing, Renewable and alternative energies, Rehabilitation engineering, Smart materials and composites
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:	912,216

Location & Contact

Address 1947 N 12 Street
Philadelphia, PA  19122
United States

Contact Dr. Kurosh Darvish
Chair
Email: kurosh.darvish@temple.edu
Phone: 215-204-4307
Fax: 215-204-6936

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