Study Mechanical Engineering in North America
57 programmes in mechanical engineering at 30 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 29,784 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 28,500 USD and 31,000 USD.
Data as of August 27, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Mechanical Engineering programmes
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Mechanical Engineering in North America by degree level
| Degree | Programmes | 25th percentile | Median tuition / yr | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 7 | 15,179 USD | 23,886 USD | 30,003 USD |
| Master's | 14 | 28,500 USD | 29,784 USD | 31,000 USD |
| PhD | 4 | — | — | — |
Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.
Universities for mechanical engineering in North America
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (5)
- Coursera Project Network (4)
- University of Idaho (4)
- Canadore College (3)
- Fairleigh Dickinson University - Vancouver (3)
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas (3)
- University of Dayton (3)
- Thompson Rivers University (3)
- Dalhousie University (2)
- Okanagan College (2)
Study Mechanical Engineering in North America: common questions
- How many mechanical engineering programmes are there in North America?
- 57 mechanical engineering programmes at 30 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 27, 2026.
- How much does a mechanical engineering degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in mechanical engineering in North America is 29,784 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 28,500 USD and 31,000 USD per year.
- Can I study mechanical engineering in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the mechanical engineering programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (57 of 57).
- Are any of these mechanical engineering programmes available online?
- 11 of the 57 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
- Which degree level is cheapest for mechanical engineering in North America?
- Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 23,886 USD per year, against 29,784 USD for master's programmes.
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